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Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
A sign from thee (απο σου σημειον). One wonders at the audacity of scribes and Pharisees who accused Jesus of being in league with…
19th Century
Anglican
Master, we would see a sign from thee — The order varies slightly from that in St. Luke, in which the demand for a sign follows th…
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Baptist
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 …
The Jewish leaders addressed Jesus respectfully (“Teacher”) and asked for a “sign,” not just for another miracle. A “sign” (GK 4956) was usually so…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then certain of the Scribes and Pharisees answered Not the same that charged him with casting out devils, by the pri…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord refuted those disparaging His miracles and doctrine; here He rebukes those tempting Him. And here the Evangelist does two things:
