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Luke 11:16

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

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In Context

15But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.

17But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:38Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Mark 8:11And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

1 Corinthians 1:22For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after 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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