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The Pervasive Danger of 'Leaven'
Commentators explain that Jesus uses "leaven" (or yeast) as a symbol for a corrupting influence. Just as a small amount of yeast permeates an entire loaf of bread, the wrong teachings and attitudes can subtly spread and corrupt one's faith. Scholars note this warning was repeated, emphasizing its importance.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 8:15
18th Century
Theologian
Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. See Matthew 16:6. He also warned about the Herodians—meaning Herod and his followers. Matthew, inst…
AT Robertson
On Mark 8:15
Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and the leaven of Herod (Hορατε, βλεπετε απο της ζυμης των Φαρισαιων κα της ζυμη…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:15
19th Century
Bishop
He charged them.—The verb is in the imperfect tense, and implies that the command was repeated more than once. Therefore they, too…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 8:14–21
19th Century
Preacher
Can we not learn from past experience? If the Lord has helped us before, is he not equally ready to help us again? What! When there are only a few …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:15
Jesus warned his disciples about the yeast of the Pharisees. Yeast is a symbol of evil; just as only a very small amount of it can leaven an entire…
John Gill
On Mark 8:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he charged them
When they were in the ship, and had just recollected themselves, that they had took no care to br…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:11–21
17th Century
Minister
Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, however unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they wil…