Matthew 12:38

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

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

37for from your words you will be declared righteous, and from your words you will be declared unrighteous.”

39And He answering said to them, “A generation, evil and adulterous, seeks a sign, and a sign will not be given to it, except the sign of Jonah the prophet;

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Cross References

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

Luke 11:29And the multitudes crowding together on Him, He began to say, “This generation is evil, it seeks after a sign, and a sign will not be given to it, except the sign of Jonah the prophet,

John 4:48Jesus then said to him, “If you may not see signs and wonders, you will not believe.”

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

Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:23-38

The Sin against the Holy Ghost. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or… Read the whole commentary →

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