MARK—NOTE ON Mark 8:17 not yet perceive or understand. While the Pharisees reject Jesus’ teaching outright, the disciples are slow to appreciate it. The figurative reference to eyes and ears echoes the healings of the deaf (Mark 7:31) and blind (Mark 8:22) men. Jesus wants to open the “ears” and “eyes” of the disciples’ hearts.

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