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Mark 8

Mark 8:14

The Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod · Mark 8:14–21
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Translations

Modern
Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat.
Traditional
Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.
Literal
And they forgot to take loaves, and except one loaf they had nothing with them in the boat.
Latin
Et obliti sunt panes sumere: et nisi unum panem non habebant secum in navi.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat.

Notes

Mark 8:14

The mention of having only one loaf of bread reminds Mark's audience of earlier times when the disciples did not have enough food. On those occasions, Jesus miraculously provided enough bread to feed thousands of people.

Mark 8:14–21

This story of the journey across the Sea of Galilee reflects on the greatness of Jesus, shown in the two feeding miracles. It also emphasizes the disciples’ lack of understanding.

They do not see, hear, or understand because their hearts are hardened (not open to learning; see 4:9–20; 6:52).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 16:5–12 Luke 12:1–3

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Bread: How Prepared: Made Into Loaves Jesus, the Christ: Cautions his Disciples Against, the Leaven of Hypocrisy