Mark 8:12

And He sighing deeply in his spirit, saith, Why doth this generation require a sign? Verily I tell you, There shall no sign be given to this generation.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 pharirisees came forth, and began to dispute with Him, desiring of Him a sign from heaven, tempting Him.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 16:4This wicked and degenerate race demand a sign; but no sign shall be given them, except that of the prophet Jonah. And so He left them and went away.

Mark 6:6and He was amazed at their unbelief. But he went about all the villages round, teaching.

Mark 9:19And He answered and said, O unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.

Luke 16:29Abraham answered him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them:

Luke 22:67and said to Him, Art thou the Messiah? tell us. And He said unto them, If I should tell you, ye would 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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