Before the feeding of the five thousand people the disciples told Jesus to send the people away because

A.

There was no place for them to buy food

B.

They could not get enough food for them

C.

It was late in the evening

D.

They were hungry and tired

Correct answer is C


As it was getting dark outside, some of the disciples asked Jesus to send everyone away so the people could go to the villages to buy something to eat. But Jesus said they did not need to go away. Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” (Matthew 14:15-16).