Luke 11:16

and others, tempting, were asking [for] a sign out of Heaven from Him.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15and certain of them said, “By Beelzebul, ruler of the demons, He casts forth the demons”;

17And He, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom having been divided against itself is desolated; and house against house falls;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:38Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we will to see a sign from You.”

Mark 8:11and the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from Heaven, tempting Him;

1 Corinthians 1:22Since also Jews ask a sign, and 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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