Matthew 16:4

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:4

BSB
A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Then He left them and went away.
AKJV
A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
CPDV
An evil and adulterous generation seeks a sign. And a sign shall not be given to it, except the sign of the prophet Jonah." And leaving them behind, he went away.
ERV
An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of Jonah. And he left them, and departed.
NHEB
An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and there will be no sign given to it, except the sign of Jonah." He left them, and departed.
SMT
An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; and no sign shall be given her, except the sign of Jonas the prophet. And having left them, he departed.

Commentary for Matthew 16:4

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Overview of Matthew 16:4
Summary
Jesus denies miraculous sign to wicked generation except Jonah reference
Event
Jesus refuses and departs
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Prophecy