Mark 8:16

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And they began reasoning with one another, saying, “[Why be concerned about yeast since] we do not have [any] bread?”

Cross References

Luke 20:5

And they discussed this among themselves, saying, “If we say ‘from heaven,’ He will say ‘Why [then] did you not believe him [i.e., believe his message]?’

Luke 9:46

Then a dispute developed among Jesus’ disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.

Mark 8:15

Then Jesus ordered them, saying, “Pay attention and watch out for the leavening [effect] of the Pharisees and Herod.” [Note: By “Herod” is probably meant the Herodians, who were a party favorable to King Herod and, along with the Pharisees and Sadducees, were out to get Jesus. See Matt. 16:6].

Mark 8:17

Jesus, being aware of what they were thinking, said, “Why are you reasoning about not having any bread? Have you not yet perceived or understood? Have your hearts become insensitive?