14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
14 When he saw them coming, he was overcome with pity and healed their sick.
14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.
14 Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 14:14
Commentary on Matthew 14:13-21
(Read Matthew 14:13-21)
When Christ and his word withdraw, it is best for us to follow, seeking the means of grace for our souls before any worldly advantages. The presence of Christ and his gospel, makes a desert not only tolerable, but desirable. This little supply of bread was increased by Christ's creating power, till the whole multitude were satisfied. In seeking the welfare of men's souls, we should have compassion on their bodies likewise. Let us also remember always to crave a blessing on our meals, and learn to avoid all waste, as frugality is the proper source of liberality. See in this miracle an emblem of the Bread of life, which came down from heaven to sustain our perishing souls. The provisions of Christ's gospel appear mean and scanty to the world, yet they satisfy all that feed on him in their hearts by faith with thanksgiving.