Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” New Living Translation “Don’t you understand yet?” he asked them. English Standard Version And he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?” Berean Standard Bible Then He asked them, “Do you still not understand?” Berean Literal Bible And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?" King James Bible And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? New King James Version So He said to them, “How is it you do not understand?” New American Standard Bible And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?” NASB 1995 And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?” NASB 1977 And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?” Legacy Standard Bible And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?” Amplified Bible And He was saying to them, “Do you still not understand?” Christian Standard Bible And he said to them, “Don’t you understand yet? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible And He said to them, “Don’t you understand yet?” American Standard Version And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand? Contemporary English Version "Don't you know what I am talking about by now?" Jesus asked. English Revised Version And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand? GOD'S WORD® Translation He asked them, "Don't you catch on yet?" Good News Translation "And you still don't understand?" he asked them. International Standard Version Then he asked them, "Don't you understand yet?" Majority Standard Bible Then He asked them, ?How do you still not understand?? NET Bible Then he said to them, "Do you still not understand?" New Heart English Bible He asked them, "Do you not yet understand?" Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, How is it that ye do not understand? Weymouth New Testament "Do you not yet understand?" He said. World English Bible He asked them, “Don’t you understand yet?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He said to them, “How do you not understand?” Berean Literal Bible And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?" Young's Literal Translation And he said to them, 'How do ye not understand?' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, How do ye not understand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: How do you not yet understand? Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them, “How is it that you do not yet understand?” New American Bible He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” New Revised Standard Version Then he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said to them, How is it then that even yet you cannot understand? Aramaic Bible in Plain English He said to them, “How is it that you still do not understand?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: How is it that you do not understand? Godbey New Testament And He said to them, Haweis New Testament And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? Mace New Testament don't you yet, said he, comprehend my meaning? Weymouth New Testament "Do you not yet understand?" He said. Worrell New Testament And He said to them, Worsley New Testament And He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Leaven to Beware…20“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said. 21Then He asked them, “ Do you still not understand?” 22When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.… Cross References Matthew 16:9-10 Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? / Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? Matthew 14:17-21 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. / “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. / And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ... Matthew 15:34-38 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” / And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. / Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ... John 6:9-13 “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” / “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. / Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. ... John 6:26-27 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.” Luke 9:13-17 But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” / (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” / They did so, and everyone was seated. ... John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. Matthew 6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Matthew 8:26 “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. Matthew 16:8 Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread? John 14:9 Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Luke 12:28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! Exodus 16:4-15 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” / So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, ... 2 Kings 4:42-44 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. Psalm 78:19-25 They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” / Therefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel, ... Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, How is it that you do not understand? How. Mark 8:12,17 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… Mark 6:52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. Mark 9:19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. Jump to Previous Clear UnderstandJump to Next Clear UnderstandMark 8 1. Jesus feeds the people miraculously;10. refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees; 14. admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod; 22. gives a blind man his sight; 27. acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again; 34. and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel. Then He asked them In this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples after the feeding of the four thousand and a discussion about the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod. The context is crucial as it follows a series of miraculous events where Jesus demonstrated His divine power and authority. The disciples had witnessed Jesus feeding large crowds with minimal resources, yet they struggled to grasp the full significance of these miracles. This question from Jesus is a direct challenge to their understanding and faith. It reflects a teaching moment where Jesus is guiding His disciples to deeper spiritual insight. “Do you still not understand?” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples and challenging their understanding. 2. Disciples The followers of Jesus who are being questioned about their comprehension of His teachings and miracles. 3. The Region of Dalmanutha The location where Jesus and His disciples are during this part of the account, following the feeding of the four thousand. Teaching Points Spiritual Insight Over Physical NeedsJesus emphasizes the importance of understanding spiritual truths rather than focusing solely on physical needs. This challenges believers to seek deeper spiritual insight in their daily lives. The Importance of Faith and Understanding The disciples' struggle to understand serves as a reminder of the necessity of faith and spiritual discernment. Believers are encouraged to pray for wisdom and understanding. Reflecting on Past Experiences Jesus' question prompts reflection on past experiences and miracles. Believers should remember God's past faithfulness to strengthen their faith in current situations. The Role of Patience in Spiritual Growth Jesus' interaction with the disciples shows His patience and commitment to their growth. Christians are encouraged to be patient with themselves and others in the journey of faith.Verse 21. - How is it that ye do not understand? A better reading here is οὔπω instead of πῶς οὐ. Therefore the words should run, Do ye not yet understand? It is as though our Lord said, "You ought to have perceived, both from my words and from my actions, that I was not speaking concerning earthly leaven or earthly bread, but concerning spiritual doctrine." St. Matthew here (Matthew 16:12) is careful to tell us that this reproof of Christ quickened their intellects, and forced them to understand. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He asked ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Do you still not understand?” συνίετε (syniete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4920: To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously. Links Mark 8:21 NIVMark 8:21 NLT Mark 8:21 ESV Mark 8:21 NASB Mark 8:21 KJV Mark 8:21 BibleApps.com Mark 8:21 Biblia Paralela Mark 8:21 Chinese Bible Mark 8:21 French Bible Mark 8:21 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 8:21 He asked them Don't you understand yet? (Mar Mk Mr) |
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