Mark 8:12
And he was very sad in spirit, and said, Why is this generation looking for a sign? truly, I say to you, No sign will be given to this generation.
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13And he went away from them, and again got into the boat and went across to the other side.
Cross References
Isaiah 53:3Men made sport of him, turning away from him; he was a man of sorrows, marked by disease; and like one from whom men's faces are turned away, he was looked down on, and we put no value on him.
Matthew 16:4An evil and false generation is searching after a sign; and no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah. And he went away from them.
Mark 6:6And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching.
Mark 9:19And he said to them in answer, O generation without faith, how long will I have to be with you? how long will I put up with you? let him come to me.
Luke 16:29But Abraham said, They have Moses and the prophets; let them give ear to what they say.
Luke 22:67If you are the Christ, say so. But he said, If I say so you will not have belief;
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 →