Matthew 15:16

And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

Cross-references

In Matthew 16:9, Jesus again asks 'Do ye not yet understand?' specifically recalling the miracle of loaves, highlighting the disciples' persistent dullness.

In Matthew 16:11, Jesus continues rebuking their failure to understand his teaching about spiritual leaven, a direct parallel to the rebuke here.

Matthew 13:36 shows disciples asking Jesus to explain a parable — they need clarification, revealing their lack of understanding.

Matthew 16:7 shows disciples misunderstanding Jesus about bread — another example of their slow comprehension.

In Matthew 13:51, the disciples claim to understand the parables; here Jesus rebukes them for still lacking understanding, showing their earlier confidence was premature.

Mark 6:52 Parallel

Mark 6:52 explains the disciples' lack of understanding after the loaves miracle was due to hardened hearts, the same issue Jesus addresses here.

Mark 7:18 Parallel

Mark 7:18 is the parallel account of this same rebuke about defilement, reinforcing Jesus' frustration with their lack of understanding.

Mark 8:17 Parallel

In Mark 8:17, Jesus again asks 'perceive ye not yet, neither understand?' directly linking their dullness to the earlier feeding miracles.

Mark 8:18 Parallel

Mark 8:18 continues the rebuke with 'having eyes, see ye not?' emphasizing their spiritual blindness, the same issue as here.

Mark 9:32 Parallel

Mark 9:32 says the disciples understood not Jesus' words about his death, showing a pattern of misunderstanding that includes the lesson here.

Luke 9:45 Parallel

Luke 9:45 shows the disciples also failed to understand Jesus' prediction of his death — another instance of their dullness.

Luke 18:34 Parallel

Luke 18:34 similarly describes disciples not grasping Jesus' words about his suffering — their understanding was hidden.

Hebrews 5:12 Related theme

Hebrews 5:12 rebukes believers for needing milk instead of solid food — a parallel rebuke for spiritual dullness.

Mark 7:15 Parallel

Mark 7:15 is the parallel saying about defilement that prompted Jesus' rebuke in Matthew — same teaching event.

Luke 24:45 Contrast

Luke 24:45 contrasts by showing Jesus later opening their minds to understand — the lack is resolved.

Ezekiel 17:12 Related theme

Ezekiel 17:12 has God rebuke Israel for not understanding a parable — a similar prophetic rebuke for lack of insight.