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Mark 8

Mark 8:21

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

Modern
Then He asked them, “Do you still not understand?”
Traditional
And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
Literal
And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?”
Latin
Et dicebat eis: Quomodo nondum intelligitis?

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then He asked them, “Do you still not understand?”

Notes

Mark 8:21

Do you still not understand?: This question suggests there will be a future time when they will truly understand. Mark's audience knew that the resurrection of Jesus would help the disciples understand the identity and power of Jesus (see, for example, Acts 4:23–31).

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

Jesus, the Christ: Cautions his Disciples Against, the Leaven of Hypocrisy