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The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking a sign from heaven from him, and tempting him.
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A Test, Not a Question
Commentators unanimously agree that this was not a sincere inquiry. The Pharisees came to "dispute" and "question with" Jesus, not to learn from him. Scholars describe their request for a sign as a hostile test or temptation, designed to trap him rather than to seek the truth.
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And the Pharisees came forth (κα εξηλθον ο Φαρισαιο). At once they met Jesus and opened a controversy. Matthew 16:1 add…
19th Century
Anglican
And the Pharisees came forth.—See Notes on Matthew 16:1-4. St. Mark, it may be noted, does not mention the presence of th…
Baptist
Unbelief always pricked him to the heart, and greatly grieved him. When people trusted him, he delighted to exhibit his matchless grace; but when t…
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This paragraph seems quite separate from the one immediately preceding it. Mark probably placed it here to form a parallel in this section (8:1–30)…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Pharisees came forth Out of their houses; who dwelt in the coasts of Magdala, and parts of Dalmanutha, and c…
Presbyterian
Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, however unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they wil…
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