Read Mark 8.1-26. 1-10 (Mt 15.32-39) Feeding the 4,000.
The account resembles 6.30-44, perhaps here for a gentile crowd.
In verse 10 Dalmanutha is otherwise unattested in ancient sources;
other manuscripts read Magdala; Matthew has Magadan.
In verses 11-13 (Mt 12.38-40; 16.1-4): Sign from heaven.
Matthew records that the only sign will be that of Jonah.
In verses 14-21 (Mt 16.5-12; Lk 12.1): Yeast and bread.
In verse 15 yeast symbolizes corruption.
Herod refers to Herod Antipas (6.14-29).
In verses 16-17 the disciples mistake this symbol for read bread;
their misperception continues; compare Mt 16.12 (see sidebar "Parables" on p. 22).
In verses 22-26 The blind man.
The two-stage healing may signal the Gospel's message: During his ministry,
Jesus is misperceived; after the resurrection, followers begin to see clearly (see 9.9).
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