Mark 8:11

The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven and testing him.

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In The King James Version

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

In Context

10Immediately he entered into the boat with his disciples and came into the region of Dalmanutha.

12He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

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Cross References

Exodus 17:2Therefore the people quarrelled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD?”

Deuteronomy 6:16You shall not tempt the LORD your God, as you tempted him in Massah.

Matthew 12:38Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

Matthew 19:3Pharisees came to him, testing him and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”

Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk.

Matthew 22:23On that day Sadducees (those who say that there is no resurrection) came to him. They asked him,

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 →

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