Matthew 16:8 kjv — Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have br…

King James Version

"Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?"

— Matthew 16:8, King James Version

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Matthew 16 — Context

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And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

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Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

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

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Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

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Do ye not yet understand, 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 understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?

Matthew 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:8 say?
Matthew 16:8 in the King James Version reads: “Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?”
Where is Matthew 16:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:8 in?
Matthew 16:8 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 16:8?
Matthew 16:8 reads (KJV): “Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought 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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