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Mark 8:17 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Mark 8:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?”
Mark 8:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 8:17
When Jesus knew it (γνοὺς, gnous)—Jesus possesses supernatural knowledge of their private discussion, demonstrating His divine omniscience. He doesn't wait for them to voice confusion but proactively addresses their misunderstanding. Why reason ye, because ye have no bread?—five rapid-fire questions (vv. 17-18) express Jesus' astonishment at their dullness after witnessing two miraculous feedings.Perceive ye not yet, neither understand? (οὔπω νοεῖτε οὐδὲ συνίετε, oupō noeite oude syniete)—two verbs emphasizing cognitive and intuitive understanding. They lack both intellectual grasp and spiritu...
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Cross-References for Mark 8:17
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“but their hearts were hardened.”
“and hard to interpret”
“why do you make us to err from your ways”
“being grieved at the hardening of their hearts”
“perceiving in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves”
“perceiving it”
“Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time”
“and don't need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came forth from God.,Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.,,,,,,,,”
“and active”
“because he knew everyone”