<p>16:7&nbsp;<i>And they discussed this</i>- Every one of the 16 NT usages of&nbsp;<i>dialogizomai</i>&nbsp;(and they are all found in the Gospels) is in a negative context, of the reasoning of the flesh against the spirit, or of legalism against faith. The flesh prefers the way of internal debate rather than simple action in faith, because the longer we keep ourselves talking (as it were), the greater the chance we shall be finally disobedient. They &quot;reasoned among themselves&quot;, and the Lord perceived that they so &quot;reasoned&quot; (:8). This double usage of the word is to be found in an earlier Gospel incident, where the Scribes &quot;reasoned in their hearts&quot;, &quot;among themselves&quot;, and the Lord likewise &quot;perceived... that they so reasoned amongst themselves&quot; (Mk. 2:6,8; Lk. 5:21,22). The point is that the disciples were acting like the Jewish religious leaders- which is precisely the context here, for in the preceding verse the Lord has warned them not to become mentally influenced by these people. This part of the Lord's ministry has rightly been described as His &quot;crisis in Galilee&quot;- the disciples present themselves here in the Gospel records as far from Him in understanding and spirit.</p>
<p><i>Among themselves</i>- The impression is given of the disciples away from Jesus, huddled together keeping out of the Lord's earshot- and He perceives what they are whispering, and raises the issue with them (:8).&nbsp;</p>
<p><i>Saying: We did not bring any bread</i>- See on :5&nbsp;<i>take bread</i>.</p>