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A Test, Not a Question
Scholars agree the Pharisees' request for a sign was not a genuine search for truth. Having just accused Jesus of demonic power, their use of the title "Teacher" was a hypocritical and insulting test. They deliberately ignored the many miracles Jesus had already performed, revealing a hardened heart determined to disbelieve.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:38
18th Century
Theologian
A sign commonly signifies a miracle; that is, a sign that God was with the person, or had sent him. Compare. See Barnes on Isaiah…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 12:38
A sign from thee (απο σου σημειον). One wonders at the audacity of scribes and Pharisees who accused Jesus of being in league with…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:38–39
19th Century
Preacher
The Pharisees change their manner, but they are in pursuit of the same object. How hopeless had the religionists of that age become! Nothing would …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:38
The Jewish leaders addressed Jesus respectfully (“Teacher”) and asked for a “sign,” not just for another miracle. A “sign” (GK 4956) was usually so…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:38
17th Century
Pastor
Then certain of the Scribes and Pharisees answered
Not the same that charged him with casting out devils, by the pri…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:38–45
17th Century
Minister
Though Christ is always ready to hear and answer holy desires and prayers, yet those who ask wrongly, ask and do not receive. Signs were granted to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:38–45
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those disparaging His miracles and doctrine; here He rebukes those tempting Him. And here the Evangelist does two things: