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A Rebuke for Dull Hearts
Commentators note that Jesus' series of sharp questions reveals his deep disappointment with the disciples' spiritual dullness. The phrase "heart hardened" is particularly significant, as scholars point out it's a recurring issue (), indicating a profound spiritual blindness that prevents them from understanding Jesus' identity and power, not just a simple intellectual mistake.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:17–20
Mark here (vv. 17-20) gives six keen questions of Jesus while Mt 16:8-11 gives as four that really include the six of Mark running some together. T…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:17
19th Century
Bishop
Have you your heart yet hardened?—This question is peculiar to St. Mark, as are also the first two questions in Mark 8:18…
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:17
Jesus rebuked his disciples for their lack of understanding. They were like those on the outside (cf. 4:11–12) who had eyes but did not see and ear…
John Gill
On Mark 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jesus knew it
As he did immediately, by his omniscience; for as he knew the thoughts and reasonings of the …
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…