Luke 11:16

But others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

In Context

15But some of them said, He casteth out devils by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

17But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house against a house, falleth.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:38Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees addressed him, saying, Master, we desire to see a sign from thee.

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

1 Corinthians 1:22For the Jews demand a miracle, and the 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 →

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