Mark 8:16 kjv — And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.

King James Version

"And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread."

— Mark 8:16, King James Version

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Mark 8 — Context

13

And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

14

Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

15

And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

16

And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.

17

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?

18

Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

19

When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.

Mark 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:16 say?
Mark 8:16 in the King James Version reads: “And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.”
Where is Mark 8:16 in the Bible?
Mark 8:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 16.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 8:16.
What translation should I read Mark 8:16 in?
Mark 8:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 8:16?
Mark 8:16 reads (KJV): “And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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