Luke 11:16
Others were asking him for a sign from heaven, to test him.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
In Context
15But some of them said, “By Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, he casts out demons.”
Cross References
Matthew 12:38Then some of the scribes and Pharisees responded, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from yoʋ.”
Mark 8:11Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, asking him for a sign from heaven, to test him.
1 Corinthians 1:22For Jews ask for 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 →