Matthew 12:38

¶ Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Then {G5119} certain {G5100} of the scribes {G1122} and {G2532} of the Pharisees {G5330} answered {G611}, saying {G3004}, Master {G1320}, we would {G2309} see {G1492} a sign {G4592} from {G575} thee {G4675}.

At this some of the Torah-teachers said, "Rabbi, we want to see a miraculous sign from you."

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Corinthians 1:22 (9 votes)

    For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

  • Mark 8:11 (7 votes)

    And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

  • Mark 8:12 (7 votes)

    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.

  • Luke 11:16 (5 votes)

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

  • John 2:18 (5 votes)

    Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

  • John 4:48 (4 votes)

    Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

  • Luke 11:29 (4 votes)

    ¶ And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.