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- Chapter 12
- Verse 38
Matthew 12:38
“Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man,.... By "the unclean" spirit, is meant Satan, the old serpent, the devil;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 12:38-42
We would see a sign from thee - See Luk 11:16, Luk 11:29-32. A “sign” commonly signifies a miracle - that is, a sign…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 12:38-45
It is probable that these Pharisees with whom Christ is here in discourse were not the same that cavilled at him (Mat…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Matthew 12:38-42
The Pharisees ask for a Sign
St Luk 11:16; Luk 11:29-32. St Luke omits, or at least does not state explicitly, the…
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