Matthew 16:1
Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.
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Matthew 3:7But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to receive his baptism, he said to them, “You children of snakes! Who has prompted you to seek refuge from the coming judgment?
Matthew 9:11When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat in the company of tax collectors and outcasts?”
Matthew 12:38At this point, some teachers of the Law and Pharisees spoke up. “Teacher,” they said, “we want to see some sign from you.”
Matthew 16:6Presently Jesus said to them, “Take care and be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”
Matthew 19:3Presently some Pharisees came up to him, and, to test him, said, “Has a man the right to divorce his wife for every cause?”
Matthew 22:18Perceiving their malice, Jesus answered, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
Matthew Henry on Matthew 16:1
None of Christ's miracles are recorded in this chapter, but four of his discourses. Here is, I. A conference with the Pharisees, who challenged him to show them a sign from heaven, ver. 1-4 . II. Another with his disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees, ver. 5-12 . III. Another with them concerning himself, as the Christ, and concerning his church built upon him, ver. 13-20 . IV. Another concerning his sufferings for them, and theirs for him, ver. 21-28 . And all these are written for our learning. Read the whole commentary →