leaven See note 4, (See Scofield "")
Herod See margin ref., (See Scofield "")

And he took
Our Lord's action here is most significant, Having abandoned Bethsaida to judgment Matthew 11:12-24. He would neither heal in that village, nor permit further testimony to be borne there Mark 8:26. The probation of Bethsaida as a community was ended, but He would still show mercy to individuals. Cf Revelation 3:20.
Christ is outside the door of that church, but "If any man hear My voice," etc.

Son of man
(See Scofield "") Also, Matthew 16:21-28; Mark 9:31; Luke 9:22-27; Luke 24:6

thou savourest
i.e. thou art thinking man's thoughts, not the thoughts of God. Contra, Matthew 16:17

sinful Sin. (See Scofield "")
angels (See Scofield "")