Matthew 12:38

Then He was accosted by some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees who said, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign given by you."

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 each of you by his words shall be justified, or by his words shall be condemned."

39"Wicked and faithless generation!" He replied, "they clamour for a sign, but none shall be given to them except the sign of the Prophet Jonah.

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Cross References

Mark 8:11The Pharisees followed Him and began to dispute with Him, asking Him for a sign in the sky, to make trial of Him.

Luke 11:29Now when the crowds came thronging upon Him, He proceeded to say, "The present generation is a wicked generation: it requires some sign, but no sign shall be given to it except that of Jonah.

John 4:48"Unless you and others see miracles and marvels," said Jesus, "nothing will induce you to believe."

1 Corinthians 1:22Seeing that Jews demand miracles, and Greeks go in search of 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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