Matthew 16:2

He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:2

BSB

But He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,'

AKJV

He answered and said to them, When it is evening, you say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

CPDV

But he responded by saying to them: "When evening arrives, you say, 'It will be calm, for the sky is red,'

ERV

But he answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the heaven is red.

NHEB

But he answered and said to them, " When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'

SMT

And he having answered, said to them, It being evening, ye say, Calm weather: for the heaven is fiery red.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 16:2

HeG1161Conjunction answeredG611VerbandsaidG2036untothemG846WhenitisG1096Verb eveningG3798AdjectiveyesayG3004VerbItwillbefairweatherG2105Noun Feminine forG1063ConjunctiontheskyG3772Noun MasculineisredG4449Verb

Commentary for Matthew 16:2

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

Overview of Matthew 16:2

Summary

Jesus points out leaders' ability to interpret natural phenomena

Event

Jesus cites weather forecasting ability

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD