Matthew 16:6

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus then warned them, “Watch out! Guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

Cross References

Luke 12:1

As thousands of people crowded around Jesus and were stepping on each other, he told his disciples: Be sure to guard against the dishonest teaching of the Pharisees! It is their way of fooling people.

Galatians 5:9

A little yeast can change a whole batch of dough,

Mark 8:15

Jesus warned them, “Watch out! Guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod.”

Matthew 16:12

Finally, the disciples understood that Jesus wasn't talking about the yeast used to make bread, but about the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Leviticus 2:11

Yeast and honey must never be burned on the altar, so don't ever mix either of these in a grain sacrifice.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to the crowd, “Don't be greedy! Owning a lot of things won't make your life safe.”

Matthew 3:7

Many Pharisees and Sadducees also came to be baptized. But John said to them: You bunch of snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgment?

Matthew 16:1

The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tried to test him by asking for a sign from heaven.

Matthew 16:5

The disciples had forgotten to bring any bread when they crossed the lake.

Matthew 16:7

The disciples talked this over and said to each other, “He must be saying this because we didn't bring along any bread.”

Matthew 16:11

Don't you know by now that I am not talking to you about bread? Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!

John 4:33

His disciples started asking each other, “Has someone brought him something to eat?”