Mark 8:12

At this Jesus sighed deeply in his spirit, and said. "Why does the present generation seek a sign? In solemn truth I tell you that no sign shall be given this generation."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11And the Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, by way of testing him.

13Then he left them, and getting into the boat again, went away to the other side,

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Cross References

Matthew 16:4A wicked and faithless generation is seeking a sign, but no sign shall be given it but the sign of Jonah." So he left them and went away.

Mark 6:6And he wondered at their lack of faith. So he went among the neighboring villages, teaching.

Mark 9:19"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? How long must I be patient with you? Bring him to me."

Luke 16:29"But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets, let them listen to them.’

Luke 22:67"Are you the Christ? Tell us!" "If I tell you," he answered, "you will not believe;

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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