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Luke 11:16 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 11:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.”
Luke 11:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:16
And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. A second group responds to the exorcism not with accusation but with demand for further proof. The phrase "tempting him" (πειράζοντες, peirazontes) indicates their motive was not genuine inquiry but testing—attempting to trap or discredit Jesus. They "sought of him a sign from heaven" (σημεῖον ἐξ οὐρανοῦ ἐζήτουν παρ' αὐτοῦ, sēmeion ex ouranou ezētoun par' autou), demanding a spectacular celestial miracle to validate His authority.The irony is profound: Jesus had just performed an undeniable miracle, yet they demand more. Their request...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:16
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“Greeks seek after wisdom”
“Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”
“and testing him”
“seeking from him a sign from heaven”
“What then do you do for a sign, that we may see, and believe you? What work do you do?,They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?,,,,,,,,”