Matthew 12:38 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Then some scribes and Pharisees said, "Teacher, we want you to show us a miraculous sign."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees, hearing this, said to him, Master, we are looking for a sign from you.

DBY:

Then answered him some of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from thee.

ERV:

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

WEY:

Then He was accosted by some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees who said, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign given by you."

WBS:

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

WEB:

Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from you."

YLT:

Then answered certain of the scribes and Pharisees, saying, 'Teacher, we will to see a sign from thee.'

Matthew 12:38 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 16:1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.

Mark 8:11 The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him.

Mark 8:12 Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, "Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation."

Luke 11:16 Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.

John 2:18 The Jews then said to Him, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?"

John 6:30 So they said to Him, "What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform?

1 Corinthians 1:22 For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

12:38 {8} Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
(8) Against perverse desires of miracles.

PNT:

12:38 Master, we would see a sign from thee. Compare Mt 16:1 Lu 11:16,29. They had just seen a miracle, but demand another. Jesus never worked miracles to gratify human curiosity, or to secure popular applause.

WES:

12:38 We would see a sign - Else we will not believe this. Matt 16:1; Luke 11:16,29.

MHC:

12:38-45 Though Christ is always ready to hear and answer holy desires and prayers, yet those who ask amiss, ask and have not. Signs were granted to those who desired them to confirm their faith, as Abraham and Gideon; but denied to those who demanded them to excuse their unbelief. The resurrection of Christ from the dead by his own power, called here the sign of the prophet Jonah, was the great proof of Christ's being the Messiah. As Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale, and then came out again alive, thus Christ would be so long in the grave, and then rise again. The Ninevites would shame the Jews for not repenting; the queen of Sheba, for not believing in Christ. And we have no such cares to hinder us, we come not to Christ upon such uncertainties. This parable represents the case of the Jewish church and nation. It is also applicable to all those who hear the word of God, and are in part reformed, but not truly converted. The unclean spirit leaves for a time, but when he returns, he finds Christ is not there to shut him out; the heart is swept by outward reformation, but garnished by preparation to comply with evil suggestions, and the man becomes a more decided enemy of the truth. Every heart is the residence of unclean spirits, except those which are temples of the Holy Ghost, by faith in Christ.

CONC:

Accosted Desire Hearing Law Master Miraculous Pharisees Saying Scribes Sign Teacher Teachers Wish

Desire Hearing Law Master Miraculous Pharisees Scribes Sign Teacher Teachers Want Wish

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