Mark 8 - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible

Christ cautions against the Pharisees and Herodians.

Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, though ever so unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they shall not. Alas! what cause we have to lament for those around us, who destroy themselves and others by their perverse and obstinate unbelief, and enmity to the gospel! When we forget the works of God, and distrust him, we should chide ourselves severely, as Christ here reproves his disciples. How is it that we so often mistake his

meaning, disregard his warnings, and distrust his providence? (Mk 8:22-26)