Macbook Pro using Thunderbolt DisplayPort adapter doesn't recognize monitor.

So I've got a curious situation here. We ordered 3 new 13" MacBook Pros Retina (2013 model) and we were testing a cable hookup with a co-workers 13" MacBook Pro Retina (2012) but it doesn't seem to recognize the Monitor as being connected.
The setup is as follows.
MacBook Pro --> Thunderbolt Cable (plugged into thunderbolt I/O) --> Mini DisplayPort to Displayport adapter (Link) --> Dell Monitor w/ Full sized DisplayPort Input.
But when we try pluggin in a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable (like this: Link) it recognized just fine and works as expected. The obvious answer is just to get the cable that works. But sadly, we've already ordered the Thunderbolt cables and adapters....
Is there something I'm missing or am I stuck having to tell my boss we need to buy even more cables?
Thank you.
Jason

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