Matthew 12:38

Then certain ones of the scribes and Pharisees responded, saying, Teacher, we wish to see a sign from Thee.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shah be condemned.

39He responding, said to them, A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and no sign shall be given unto it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

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Cross References

Mark 8:11And the Pharisees came out, and began to question Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven. tempting Him.

Luke 11:29And the multitudes being assembled, He began to say, This is a wicked generation: it seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

John 4:48Then Jesus said to him, Unless you may see signs and wonders, you can not believe.

1 Corinthians 1:22Since indeed the Jews ask for miracles, and the Greeks seek after 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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