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They reasoned with one another, saying, "It`s because we have no bread."
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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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They reasoned one with another (διελογιζοντο προς αλληλους), implying discussion. Imperfect tense, kept it up.[Reference Matthew 1…
19th Century
Baptist
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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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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