Matthew 12:38 “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want…”

Matthew 12:38

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Then answered certaine of ye Scribes and of the Pharises, saying, Master, we would see a signe of thee.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“Master”

1 Corinthians 1:22 Luke 11:16 Luke 11:29 John 2:18 Matthew 16:1–4 John 4:48

1 Corinthians 1:22 · BSB

Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,

Luke 11:16 · BSB

And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.

Luke 11:29 · BSB

As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.

John 2:18 · BSB

On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”

Matthew 16:1–4 · BSB

Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.

John 4:48 · BSB

Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”

Also

John 6:30

John 6:30 · BSB

So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

37For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

39Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

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