ISB ~ Matthew 15 v32 - 39

The feeding of the 4,000 is similar to the episode in 14:13-21. Differences lie in the number of people (15:38; 14:21), the number of loaves (15:34; 14:17), and the number of leftover baskets involved (15:37; 14:20). Both narratives emphasize the miraculousness of Jesus’ sign and the abundance of bread provided (cf. 16:9-10). See note on Mk 8:19.