Mark 8:16

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 8:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they reasoned one with another, saying, We have no bread.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they reasoned one with another, saying, We have no bread.
Mark 8:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And they reasoned one with another, saying, We have no bread.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they reasoned among themselves, etc..] Upon Christ's giving this caution, and recollecting with themselves, that they had forgot to buy any provisions, and take with them: saying, it is because we have no bread; that he says these words; tacitly chiding and reproving us, for our want of thought and care; (see Gill on “<401607>Matthew 16:7”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in Matthew 16:1-12. Mark 8:12 Sighed deeply in his spirit - His heart was deeply affected at their wickedness and hypocrisy. The word “spirit” here is taken as the seat of the emotions, passions, affections. He drew groans deeply from his breast. No sign be given - That is, no such sign as they asked, to wit, a sign “from heaven.” He said a sign should be given, the same as was furnished by Jonas, Matthew 16:4. But this was not what they “asked,” nor would it be given “because” they asked it. Mark 8:15 Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees - See Matthew 16:6. Of Herod - Of the Herodians - of Herod and his followers. Matthew, instead of “Herod,” has “the Sadducees.”…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:16 The disciples completely missed the point of Jesus’ warning (8:15) and forgot that because Jesus was with them, their supply of bread was irrelevant.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 16:7, Mat 16:8; Luk 9:46, Luk 20:5 Mark 8:17”
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