Mark 8:21

Then he said to them, “ How is it that you do not understand?”

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And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

In Context

20“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?” They said, “Seven.”

22When Jesus came to Bethsaida, some people brought to him a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.

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Cross References

Mark 6:52for they did not understand the significance of what had happened with the loaves, because their hearts were hardened.

Mark 8:17Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts still hardened?

John 14:9Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long and still yoʋ do not know me, Philip? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father, so how can yoʋ say, ‘Show us the Father’?

1 Corinthians 15:34Come to your senses, as is right, and stop sinning. For there are some who are ignorant of God. I say this to your shame.

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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