Matthew 16:1

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:1

BSB

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

AKJV

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.

CPDV

And Pharisees and Sadducees approached him to test him, and they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

ERV

And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and tempting him asked him to shew them a sign from heaven.

NHEB

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

SMT

And the Pharisees and Sadducees having come, tempting, asked him to shew them a sign from heaven.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 16:1

ThePhariseesG5330Noun Masculine alsoG2532ConjunctionwiththeSadduceesG4523Noun Masculine cameG4334Verb andG2532Conjunction temptingG3985Verb desiredG1905Verb himG846thathewouldshewG1925Verb themG846asignG4592Noun Neuter fromG1537Preposition heavenG3772Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 16:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 16:1

Summary

Religious leaders challenge Jesus to demonstrate celestial proof

Event

Religious leaders demand sign

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD