Mark 8:12

Jesus was upset. He took a deep breath and said, “Why do people always want to see a powerful sign? No! I will not give you any signs!”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11Some Jewish lawmen went to Jesus. They wanted to trick him and so they asked him a question. They said, “Show us a powerful sign that comes from heaven.”

13Then Jesus and his followers got into their boat and went back across to the other side of the lake. And you can read this story in Matthew 16:5-12

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Cross References

Mark 6:6He was really shocked that his own people did not trust him, so he left Nazareth, and went to other communities in that country to teach them about God. And you can read this story in Matthew 10:5-15 and in Luke 9:1-6

Mark 9:19Jesus said, “O, you people! You just cannot believe, can you? How long do I have to stay here and do everything for you? Bring the boy here to me.”

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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