Matthew 16:7

Modern

They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”

Traditional

And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.

Literal

And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, “Because we took no loaves.”

Latin

At illi cogitabant intra se dicentes: Quia panes non accepimus.

Greek

English

They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.”

After being welcomed among the Gentiles (non-Jews), Jesus returned to his own people. There he faced rejection again.

Theme notes and profiles

Mark 8:16–18
So they began to discuss with one another the fact that they had no bread.
Acts 10:14
“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”
Mark 9:10
So they kept this matter to themselves, discussing what it meant to rise from the dead.
Matthew 15:16–18
“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked.
Luke 9:46
Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.