Matthew 16:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 16:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 16:8 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have bro..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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 brought no bread?”
— Matthew 16:8 (KJV)
Matthew 16:8 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 16:8
“And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:8: jesus, why, reason
“Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house. blow...: or, blow it away”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:8: little, why, because
“And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:8: jesus, perceived, why
“And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:8: reason, among, because
“Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 16:8: jesus, little, among
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