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Missing the Spiritual Point
Commentators explain that the disciples completely misunderstood Jesus. When he warned them metaphorically about 'yeast,' they interpreted it literally, thinking he was rebuking them for forgetting to bring bread. Their focus on a physical problem caused them to miss the crucial spiritual warning about the corrupting influence of the Pharisees and Herod.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:16
They reasoned one with another (διελογιζοντο προς αλληλους), implying discussion. Imperfect tense, kept it up.[Reference Matthew 1…
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 8:16
The meaning of v.16 turns on which reading is adopted. It seems best to translate it: “They discussed with one another why they had no bread.” That…
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John Gill
On Mark 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
And they reasoned among themselves
Upon Christ's giving this caution, and recollecting with themselves, that they …
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…