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A Heart Problem, Not an Evidence Problem
Commentators stress that Jesus calls the generation "evil and adulterous" because their demand for a sign came from a corrupt heart, not a genuine lack of evidence. They had already witnessed many miracles but, as Matthew Henry notes, they rejected those signs and pridefully demanded one of their own choosing. The issue was moral and spiritual rebellion against God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 16:4
18th Century
Theologian
A wicked and adulterous generation, etc. (See Barnes on Matthew 12:38-40).
Mark adds (Mark 8:12) that he sighed dee…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 16:4
Same words in 12:39 except του προφητου, a real doublet.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 16:4
19th Century
Preacher
It was not a lack of evidence, but the sad depravity of their minds, which caused them to seek a sign; therefore, the Lord would not satisfy their …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 16:4
But if a definitive sign is demanded, none but the sign of Jonah will be given (see 12:38–42 for an exposition of the sign). Jesus then left his op…
John Calvin
On Matthew 16:4
16th Century
Theologian
A wicked and adulterous nation. This passage was explained426 under Matthew 12:38. The general meaning is, that the Jews are ne…
John Gill
On Matthew 16:4
17th Century
Pastor
A wicked and adulterous generation
He says the same things here, as he did to the Pharisees on a like occasion, in (…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 16:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The Pharisees and Sadducees were opposed to each other in principles and in conduct; yet they joined against Christ. But they desired a sign of the…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 16:1–12
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Lord demonstrated the sufficiency of the Gospel teaching, showing that it does not require legal observances and, furthermore, that…