Matthew 12:38

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we wish to see a sign from thee.

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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 by thy words thou wilt be justified, and by thy words thou wilt be condemned.

39But he answered and said to them, A wicked and adulterous generation is seeking for a sign; and no sign will be given to it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

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Cross References

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

Luke 11:29And when the crowds were thronging about him, he began to say, This generation is a wicked generation; it seeketh a sign; and no sign will be given it, but the sign of Jonah.

John 4:48Then Jesus said to him, Unless ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

1 Corinthians 1:22since even Jews ask for signs, and the Greeks seek for 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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