Matthew 16:11 nasb — "How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pha…

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""How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.""

— Matthew 16:11, NASB

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Matthew 16 — Context

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But Jesus, aware of this, said, "You men of little faith, why do you discuss among yourselves that you have no bread?

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"Do you not yet understand or remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets full you picked up?

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"Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets full you picked up?

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"How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees."

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Then they understood that He did not say to 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 district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"

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And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still 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 NASB reads: “"How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak 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 (NASB): “"How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak 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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