Mark 8:11

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking from him a sign from the sky, testing him.

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In The King James Version

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

In Context

10And straightaway having entered into the boat with his disciples, he came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

12And having sighed deeply in his spirit, he says, Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I am telling you, if a sign will be given to this generation.

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Cross References

Exodus 17:2Therefore the people contended with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said to them, Why do ye contend with me? Why do ye challenge LORD?

Deuteronomy 6:16Ye shall not challenge LORD your God, as ye challenged him in Massah.

Matthew 12:38Then some of the scholars and Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we want to see a sign from thee.

Matthew 19:3And Pharisees came to him, trying him, and saying to him, Is it permitted for a man to divorce his wife for every cause?

Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees having departed, they took counsel how they might trap him in his talk.

Matthew 22:23On that day Sadducees came to him, those who claim to be no resurrection. And they questioned him, saying,

Matthew Henry on Mark 8:11-22

The Leaven of Herod and the Pharisees; Christ Reproves His Disciples. 10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to… Read the whole commentary →

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