Mark 8:12

Heaving a deep and troubled sigh, He said, "Why do the men of to-day ask for a sign? In solemn truth I tell you that no sign will be given to the men of to-day."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

11The Pharisees followed Him and began to dispute with Him, asking Him for a sign in the sky, to make trial of Him.

13So He left them, went on board again, and came away to the other side.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:4A wicked and faithless generation are eager for a sign; but none shall be given to them except the sign of Jonah." and He left them and went away.

Mark 6:6He wondered at their unbelief. So He went round the adjacent villages, teaching.

Mark 9:19"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? how long must I have patience with you? Bring the boy to me."

Luke 16:29"`They have Moses and the Prophets,' replied Abraham; `let them hear them.'

Luke 22:67"Are you the Christ? Tell us." "If I tell you," He replied, "you will certainly 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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