Mark 8:15

So Jesus gave them this warning. “Take care,” he said, “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”

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In The King James Version

And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

In Context

14Now the disciples had forgotten to take any bread with them, one loaf being all that they had in the boat.

16They began talking to one another about their being short of bread;

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Cross References

Matthew 14:1At that time Prince Herod heard of the fame of Jesus,

Matthew 16:11How is it that you do not see that I was not speaking about bread? Be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

Mark 12:13Afterward they sent to Jesus some of the Pharisees and Herodians, to set a trap for him in the course of conversation.

Matthew Henry on Mark 8:11-22

The Leaven of Herod and the Pharisees; Christ Reproves His Disciples. 10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to… Read the whole commentary →

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