Matthew 16:11 asv — How is it that ye do not perceive that I spake not to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees a…

American Standard Version

"How is it that ye do not perceive that I spake not to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. "

— Matthew 16:11, American Standard Version

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Matthew 16 — Context

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And Jesus perceiving it said, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have no bread?

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Do ye not yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

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Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

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How is it that ye do not perceive that I spake not to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

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Then understood they that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

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Now when Jesus came into the parts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is?

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And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

Matthew 16:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:11 say?
Matthew 16:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “How is it that ye do not perceive that I spake not to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ”
Where is Matthew 16:11 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 11.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 16:11.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:11 in?
Matthew 16:11 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 Matthew 16:11?
Matthew 16:11 reads (ASV): “How is it that ye do not perceive that I spake not to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. ” 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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