Luke 11:16

And others, to tempt him, asked of him a sign from heaven.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15But some of them said: It is by Beelzebub, the prince of demons, that he casteth out demons.

17But Jesus, as he knew their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom that is divided against itself, will become a desolation: and a house that is divided against itself, will fall.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:38Then answered some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees, and said to him: Teacher, we wish to see from thee a sign.

Mark 8:11And the Pharisees came out, and began to dispute with him; and, to tempt him, they demanded of him a sign from heaven.

1 Corinthians 1:22Because the Jews ask for signs, and the Gentiles demand 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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