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John Gill's Exposition on Matthew 14:16

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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But Jesus said unto them, etc.] the disciples, they need not depart; meaning so long as he was with them, who had power enough to provide a sufficient meal for them, as well as by a word speaking, to heal their diseases; however, to try their faith, and make way for the working of the following miracle, he says to them, give ye them to eat; such provisions as you have along with you.
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