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Guard Against Wrong Teachings(A)

Jesus’ ·followers [disciples] went ·across the lake [L to the other side], but they had forgotten to bring bread. Jesus said to them, “·Be careful [Watch out]! Beware of the ·yeast [leaven] of the Pharisees and the Sadducees [C yeast or leaven refers here to the dangerous permeating power of their influence].”

·His followers [L They] discussed the meaning of this, saying, “He said this because we forgot to bring bread.”

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The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees

When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”(A)

They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.”

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