Matthew 12:38

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees responded, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from yoʋ.”

Text-Critical English NT

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 yoʋr words yoʋ will be justified, and by yoʋr words yoʋ will be condemned.”

39But Jesus answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

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Cross References

Mark 8:11Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, asking him for a sign from heaven, to test him.

Luke 11:29Now as the crowds were increasing, Jesus began to say, “This generation is evil. It asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

John 4:48Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will certainly not believe.”

1 Corinthians 1:22For Jews ask for 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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