Mark 8:12
Sighing deeply, Jesus said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? I tell you, no sign will be given it.”
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13So he left them to themselves, and, getting into the boat again, went away to the opposite shore.
Cross References
Matthew 16:4A wicked and unfaithful generation is asking for a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” So he left them and went away.
Mark 6:6and he wondered at the want of faith shown by the people. Jesus went around the villages, one after another, teaching.
Mark 9:19“Faithless generation!” exclaimed Jesus. “How long must I be with you? How long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy to me.”
Luke 16:29‘They have the writings of Moses and the prophets,’ replied Abraham. ‘Let them listen to them.’
Luke 22:67“If you are the Christ,” they said, “tell us so.” “If I tell you,” replied Jesus, “you will not believe 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 →