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Mark 8

Mark 8:18

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

Modern
‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember?
Traditional
Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?
Literal
‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember?
Latin
…oculos habentes non videtis? et aures habentes non auditis? nec recordamini,

Interlinear

Greek
English
‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember?

Notes

Mark 8:17–20

Jesus asked eight questions that rebuked the disciples. They, of all people, should have been aware of the miraculous power of the Son of God. Although the disciples still remembered the feeding miracles, they did not apply their meaning to the situation they were facing.

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) Blindness Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Apostles: Fail to Comprehend the Nature and Mission of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Cautions his Disciples Against, the Leaven of Hypocrisy