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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He said to them, &#8220Do you still not understand?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Don’t you understand yet?” he asked them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He asked them, “Do you still not understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So He said to them, “How <i>is it</i> you do not understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He was saying to them, &#8220Do you not yet understand?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He was saying to them, “Do you not yet understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He was saying to them, “Do you still not understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Don’t you understand yet? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He said to them, &#8220Don&#8217t you understand yet?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Don't you know what I am talking about by now?" Jesus asked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He asked them, "Don't you catch on yet?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"And you still don't understand?" he asked them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he asked them, "Don't you understand yet?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He asked them, ?How do you still not understand??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to them, "Do you still not understand?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He asked them, "Do you not yet understand?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, How is it that ye do not understand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Do you not yet understand?" He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He asked them, “Don’t you understand yet?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He said to them, “How do you not understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He was saying to them, "Do you not yet understand?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he said to them, 'How do ye not understand?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, How do ye not understand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them: How do you not yet understand? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “How is it that you do not yet understand?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “Do you still not understand?” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, How is it then that even yet you cannot understand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />He said to them, “How is it that you still do not understand?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them: How is it that you do not understand?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>Do you not yet understand?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />don't you yet, said he, comprehend my meaning?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Do you not yet understand?" He said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>"Do ye not yet understand?"<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said unto them, <FR>How <Fr><i>is it then that</i><FR> ye do not understand?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/8-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2537" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">The Leaven to Beware</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/3768.htm" title="3768: Oupō (Adv) -- Not yet. From ou and po; not yet.">“</a> <a href="/greek/4920.htm" title="4920: syniete (V-PIA-2P) -- To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.">Do you still not understand?” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">22</span>When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Matthew 16:9-10</a></span><br />Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? / Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-17.htm">Matthew 14:17-21</a></span><br />“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. / “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. / And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-34.htm">Matthew 15:34-38</a></span><br />“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” / And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. / Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-9.htm">John 6:9-13</a></span><br />“Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” / “Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. / Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-26.htm">John 6:26-27</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Luke 9:13-17</a></span><br />But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” / (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” / They did so, and everyone was seated. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Matthew 6:30</a></span><br />If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</a></span><br />“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Matthew 16:8</a></span><br />Aware of their conversation, Jesus said, “You of little faith, why are you debating among yourselves about having no bread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-9.htm">John 14:9</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-28.htm">Luke 12:28</a></span><br />If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4-15</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” / So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a></span><br />Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Psalm 78:19-25</a></span><br />They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” / Therefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to them, How is it that you do not understand?</p><p class="hdg">How.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/8-12.htm">Mark 8:12,17</a></b></br> And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Mark 6:52</a></b></br> For they considered not <i>the miracle</i> of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-19.htm">Mark 9:19</a></b></br> He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/9-32.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/9-32.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Jesus feeds the people miraculously;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-10.htm">refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-14.htm">admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-22.htm">gives a blind man his sight;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-27.htm">acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-34.htm">and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then He asked them</b><br>In this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples after the feeding of the four thousand and a discussion about the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod. The context is crucial as it follows a series of miraculous events where Jesus demonstrated His divine power and authority. The disciples had witnessed Jesus feeding large crowds with minimal resources, yet they struggled to grasp the full significance of these miracles. This question from Jesus is a direct challenge to their understanding and faith. It reflects a teaching moment where Jesus is guiding His disciples to deeper spiritual insight.<p><b>“Do you still not understand?”</b><br>This question highlights the disciples' ongoing struggle to comprehend Jesus' identity and mission. Despite witnessing numerous miracles, they often failed to see beyond the physical acts to the spiritual truths they represented. The phrase "still not understand" suggests a repeated pattern of misunderstanding or lack of insight. This echoes earlier moments in the Gospel where Jesus rebukes the disciples for their lack of faith or understanding (e.g., <a href="/mark/4-40.htm">Mark 4:40</a>, <a href="/mark/6-52.htm">Mark 6:52</a>). It also foreshadows the continued development of the disciples' faith journey, which will culminate in a fuller understanding after the resurrection. The question serves as a call to deeper reflection and spiritual awareness, urging the disciples—and readers—to move beyond surface-level perceptions to grasp the profound truths of Jesus' teachings and actions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples and challenging their understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The followers of Jesus who are being questioned about their comprehension of His teachings and miracles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_region_of_dalmanutha.htm">The Region of Dalmanutha</a></b><br>The location where Jesus and His disciples are during this part of the account, following the feeding of the four thousand.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_insight_over_physical_needs.htm">Spiritual Insight Over Physical Needs</a></b><br>Jesus emphasizes the importance of understanding spiritual truths rather than focusing solely on physical needs. This challenges believers to seek deeper spiritual insight in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith_and_understanding.htm">The Importance of Faith and Understanding</a></b><br>The disciples' struggle to understand serves as a reminder of the necessity of faith and spiritual discernment. Believers are encouraged to pray for wisdom and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_past_experiences.htm">Reflecting on Past Experiences</a></b><br>Jesus' question prompts reflection on past experiences and miracles. Believers should remember God's past faithfulness to strengthen their faith in current situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Patience in Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Jesus' interaction with the disciples shows His patience and commitment to their growth. Christians are encouraged to be patient with themselves and others in the journey of faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_king_solomon_considered_saved.htm">Is King Solomon considered saved?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_insist_on_secrecy.htm">In Mark 8:27-30, why does Jesus insist on secrecy about His identity when other passages emphasize proclaiming Him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_ask_cain_about_abel.htm">Genesis 4:8-10: Why would God question Cain about Abel's whereabouts if God is supposed to be all-knowing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_drink_post-resurrection.htm">Mark 14:25 - If Jesus vowed not to drink wine again until God's kingdom, why do some passages suggest he ate and drank after his resurrection?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">How is it that ye do not understand?</span> A better reading here is <span class="greek">οὔπω</span> instead of <span class="greek">πῶς οὐ</span>. Therefore the words should run, <span class="accented">Do ye not yet understand</span>? It is as though our Lord said, "You ought to have perceived, both from my words and from my actions, that I was not speaking concerning earthly leaven or earthly bread, but concerning spiritual doctrine." St. Matthew here (<a href="/matthew/16-12.htm">Matthew 16:12</a>) is careful to tell us that this reproof of Christ quickened their intellects, and forced them to understand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/8-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He asked</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεγεν</span> <span class="translit">(elegen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Do you still not understand?”</span><br /><span class="grk">συνίετε</span> <span class="translit">(syniete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4920.htm">Strong's 4920: </a> </span><span class="str2">To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/8-21.htm">Mark 8:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/8-21.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 8:21 He asked them Don't you understand yet? 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