Matthew 12:38

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered and said: Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.

39But he answered and said to them: A wicked and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; and no sign shall be given to it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

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Cross References

Mark 8:11And the Pharisees came out, and began to put questions to him, asking of him a sign from heaven, that they might tempt him.

Luke 11:29And when the multitudes were crowded together, he began to say: This is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, and no sign shall be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

John 4:48Then said Jesus to him: Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.

1 Corinthians 1:22For the Jews ask for a sign, and the Greeks seek 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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