New English Translation
Mark 8:16
16So they began to discuss with one another about having no bread.
Mark 8:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.
- New International Version (NIV)They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no bread.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have no bread.”
Context of Mark 8:16
14Now they had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. 15And Jesus ordered them, “Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod!” So they began to discuss with one another about having no bread. 17When he learned of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you arguing about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Have your hearts been hardened? 18Though you have eyes, don’t you see? And though you have ears, can’t you hear? Don’t you remember?
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καὶ διελογίζοντο πρὸς ἀλλήλους ὅτι ἄρτους οὐκ ἔχουσιν.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Mark 8:16
- Matthew 16:7So they began to discuss this among themselves, saying, “It is because we brought no bread.”
- Luke 9:46Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
- Luke 20:5So they discussed it with one another, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’
Commentaries on Mark 8:16
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11-21Verses 11-21 See this passage explained in Matthew 16:1-12. Mark 8:12 Sighed deeply in his spirit - His heart was deeply affected at their wickedness and hypocrisy. The word “spirit” here is taken as the seat of the emotions, passions, affections. He drew groans deeply from his breast. No sign be given - That is, no such sign as they asked, to wit, a sign “from heaven.” He said a sign should be given, the same as was furnished by Jonas, Matthew 16:4. But…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-21Verses 11-21 Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, though ever so unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they shall not. Alas! what cause we have to lament for those around us, who destroy themselves and others by their perverse and obstinate unbelief, and enmity to the gospel! When we forget the works of God, and distrust him, we should chide ourselves severely, as Christ here reproves his disciples…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16The disciples completely missed the meaning of the warning given by Jesus (8:15). They forgot that, because Jesus was with them, their lack of bread did not matter.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread--But a little while ago He was tried with the obduracy of the Pharisees; now He is tried with the obtuseness of His own disciples. The nine questions following each other in rapid succession (Mr 8:17-21) show how deeply He was hurt at this want of spiritual apprehension, and worse still, their low thoughts of Him, as if He would utter so solemn a warning on so petty a subject…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Mark 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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