Mark 8:21 kjva — And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?"

— Mark 8:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 8 — Context

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.

20

And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.

21

And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

22

And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.

23

And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.

24

And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.

Mark 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:21 say?
Mark 8:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?”
Where is Mark 8:21 in the Bible?
Mark 8:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 8, verse 21.
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 8:21.
What translation should I read Mark 8:21 in?
Mark 8:21 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 8:21?
Mark 8:21 reads (KJVA): “And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?” 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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