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Matthew 16:8 Cross-References
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“Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?”
Matthew 16:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 16:8
O ye of little faith (ὀλιγόπιστοι)—oligopistos, Jesus's signature rebuke in Matthew (6:30, 8:26, 14:31), literally 'little-faiths.' Not faithless (apistos), but stunted, immature faith that knows truth yet fails to apply it. Jesus perceived (γνούς) their whispered reasoning—divine omniscience sees anxious hearts.Why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? Jesus exposes their faithless logic. After feeding thousands, worrying about one meal reveals profound spiritual blindness. The question format emphasizes the absurdity: 'Why are you calculating when you've witnessed div...
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Cross-References for Matthew 16:8
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“which today exists”
“took hold of him”
“Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he got up”
“and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart”
“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“because he knew everyone”
“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 all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”