Matthew 12:38

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

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In The King James Version

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

In Context

37For from thy words thou will be justified, and from thy words thou will be condemned.

39But having answered, he said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah the prophet.

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Cross References

Mark 8:11And the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking from him a sign from the sky, testing him.

Luke 11:29And when the multitudes gathered together he began to say, This generation is evil. They seek a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah, the prophet.

John 4:48Jesus therefore said to him, Unless may ye see signs and wonders, ye will, no, not believe.

1 Corinthians 1:22And because Jews demand a sign and Greeks search for wisdom

Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:23-38

The Sin against the Holy Ghost. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or… Read the whole commentary →

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