Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Are you still so dull?” Jesus asked them. New Living Translation “Don’t you understand yet?” Jesus asked. English Standard Version And he said, “Are you also still without understanding? Berean Standard Bible “Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked. Berean Literal Bible And He said, "Are you also still without understanding? King James Bible And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? New King James Version So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding? New American Standard Bible Jesus said, “Are you also still lacking in understanding? NASB 1995 Jesus said, “Are you still lacking in understanding also? NASB 1977 And He said, “Are you still lacking in understanding also? Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus said, “Are you still lacking in understanding also? Amplified Bible And He said, “Are you still so dull [and unable to put things together]? Christian Standard Bible “Do you still lack understanding? ” he asked. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Are even you still lacking in understanding?” He asked. American Standard Version And he said, Are ye also even yet without understanding? Contemporary English Version Jesus then said: Don't any of you know by now what I am talking about? English Revised Version And he said, Are ye also even yet without understanding? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said, "Don't you understand yet? Good News Translation Jesus said to them, "You are still no more intelligent than the others. International Standard Version Jesus said, "Are you still so ignorant? Majority Standard Bible ?Do you still not understand?? Jesus asked. NET Bible Jesus said, "Even after all this, are you still so foolish? New Heart English Bible So he said, "Do you also still not understand? Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? Weymouth New Testament "Are even you," He answered, "still without intellingence? World English Bible So Jesus said, “Do you also still not understand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesus said, “Are you also yet without understanding? Berean Literal Bible And He said, "Are you also still without understanding? Young's Literal Translation And Jesus said, 'Are ye also yet without understanding? Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus said, Are ye also yet destitute of understanding? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he said: Are you also yet without understanding? Catholic Public Domain Version But he said: “Are you, even now, without understanding? New American Bible He said to them, “Are even you still without understanding? New Revised Standard Version Then he said, “Are you also still without understanding? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, Even yet do you not understand? Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he said to them, “Are you still also not understanding?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus replied: Are you also yet without understanding? Godbey New Testament And Jesus said, Haweis New Testament And Jesus said, Are ye also to this time destitute of intelligence? Mace New Testament and Jesus said, are ye also yet without understanding? Weymouth New Testament "Are even you," He answered, "still without intellingence? Worrell New Testament And He said, Worsley New Testament And Jesus replied, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context What Defiles a Man…15Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” 16“Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked. 17“Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated?… Cross References Mark 7:18 “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, Matthew 13:51 Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered. Matthew 16:9-11 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? / How do you not understand that I was not telling you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” 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 24:25 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Hebrews 5:11-12 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing. / Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! John 12:16 At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. John 16:12 I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it. 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ. / I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready, 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. 2 Peter 3:16 He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Jeremiah 5:21 “Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. Ezekiel 12:2 “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. Proverbs 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus said, Are you also yet without understanding? Matthew 15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: Matthew 13:51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. Matthew 16:9,11 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? … Jump to Previous Dull Intelligence Jesus Lacking Understand Understanding WisdomJump to Next Dull Intelligence Jesus Lacking Understand Understanding WisdomMatthew 15 1. Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees 7. for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions; 10. teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man. 21. He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan, 29. and other great multitudes; 32. and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men Jesus asked. This phrase reflects Jesus' ongoing effort to teach His disciples spiritual truths. The context of this passage is a discussion about what defiles a person, following a confrontation with the Pharisees over ceremonial handwashing. Jesus emphasizes that spiritual insight is more important than ritualistic practices. The disciples' lack of understanding highlights their human limitations and need for divine revelation. This moment is a reminder of the patience Jesus shows in teaching His followers, a theme seen throughout the Gospels. It also connects to other instances where Jesus questions the understanding of His disciples, such as in Mark 8:17-21, where He addresses their concerns about bread after feeding the multitudes. This phrase underscores the importance of spiritual discernment over mere intellectual comprehension, a recurring theme in Jesus' teachings. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples, challenging them to understand His teachings more deeply. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' question, they are struggling to grasp the spiritual truths Jesus is imparting. 3. Pharisees and Scribes Earlier in the chapter, these religious leaders confront Jesus about His disciples not following traditional handwashing rituals, setting the stage for this teaching moment. 4. Gennesaret The region where Jesus and His disciples are located during this discourse, as mentioned earlier in the chapter. 5. Crowds The larger group of people who follow Jesus and witness His teachings and miracles, providing context for the disciples' need for deeper understanding. Teaching Points Spiritual Understanding Over RitualsJesus emphasizes the importance of understanding spiritual truths over merely following religious rituals. Believers are encouraged to seek deeper comprehension of God's Word. Heart Condition Matters The focus is on the condition of the heart rather than external observance. Christians should examine their hearts and motives in their walk with God. Growth in Discipleship Just as Jesus expected His disciples to grow in understanding, believers today are called to mature in their faith and knowledge of Scripture. Challenge of Complacency Jesus' question challenges complacency in spiritual learning. Christians should continually seek to deepen their relationship with God and understanding of His Word. Role of the Holy Spirit Understanding spiritual truths requires the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Believers should pray for wisdom and discernment in their study of Scripture.(16) Are ye also yet without understanding?--The pronoun is emphatic: "Ye, My disciples, who have heard from My lips the spiritual nature of My kingdom, are ye too, like the Pharisees, still such backward scholars?"Verse 16. - Are ye also yet without understanding? Even yet; ἀκμήν: adhuc. In spite of all that has passed - my teaching, my life, my miracles - do you not understand in what real purity consists? Often had Jesus to complain of the dulness of his disciples' intelligence, the slow appreciation of his meaning, the indifference to the spiritual side of his acts and doctrine. Up to the very last they failed to apprehend his mission; nor was it till the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured upon them, that they really and in fulness understood the Lord's teaching and their own duties and powers. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Doἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. still Ἀκμὴν (Akmēn) Adverb Strong's 188: Even now. Accusative case of a noun akin to ake and meaning the same; adverbially, just now, i.e. Still. not understand?” ἀσύνετοί (asynetoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 801: Unintelligent, without wisdom, unwise, undiscerning (implying probably moral defect). By implication, wicked. [Jesus] asked. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Links Matthew 15:16 NIVMatthew 15:16 NLT Matthew 15:16 ESV Matthew 15:16 NASB Matthew 15:16 KJV Matthew 15:16 BibleApps.com Matthew 15:16 Biblia Paralela Matthew 15:16 Chinese Bible Matthew 15:16 French Bible Matthew 15:16 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 15:16 So Jesus said Do you also still (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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