Luke 11:16

and others, to try Him, desired of Him a sign from heaven.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 demons by Beelzebub the prince of demons:

17But He who well knew their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself becomes desolate, and a house against a house falleth: if Satan also be divided against himself,

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Cross References

Matthew 12:38Then some of the scribes and pharisees answered Him, saying, Master, we should be glad to see a sign from thee:

Mark 8:11and the pharirisees came forth, and began to dispute with Him, desiring of Him a sign from heaven, tempting Him.

1 Corinthians 1:22And whereas the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks look for wisdom, we preach Christ crucified;

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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