Matthew 14:18 - Exposition

Matthew only. He said, Bring them hither to me ( φέρετε μοι ὧδε αὐτούς ) . This gives the sense, but still more is implied. He takes up their ὧδε . "Yes," he says, "it is possible to feed them where we are, and especially where I am. For there is not the poverty of supply here that you think there is." Observe that for the disciples to bring them "here" was in itself an act of faith.