Mark 8:21 nasb — And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?"

NASB

"And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?""

— Mark 8:21, NASB

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Mark 8 — Context

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"HAVING EYES, DO YOU NOT SEE? AND HAVING EARS, DO YOU NOT HEAR? And do you not remember,

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when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces you picked up?" They *said to Him, "Twelve."

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"When I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of broken pieces did you pick up?" And they *said to Him, "Seven."

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And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?"

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And they *came to Bethsaida. And they *brought a blind man to Jesus and *implored Him to touch him.

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Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"

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And he looked up and said, "I see men, for I see them like trees, walking around."

Mark 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 8:21 say?
Mark 8:21 in the NASB reads: “And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet 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 (NASB): “And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet 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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