Luke 11:16

And others, testing him, required a sign from heaven of him.

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In The King James Version

And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

In Context

15But some of them said, “It is by Beelzebub, the leader of demons, that he casts out demons.”

17But when he perceived their thoughts, he said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself will become desolate, and house will fall upon house.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:38Then certain ones from the scribes and the Pharisees responded to him, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

Mark 8:11And the Pharisees went out and began to contend with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, testing him.

1 Corinthians 1:22For the Jews ask for signs, and the Greeks seek wisdom.

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:15-27

Christ Accused of Leaguing with Satan; Watchfulness Inculcated. 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.… Read the whole commentary →

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