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Luke 11:29 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Luke 11:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Sign of Jonah
“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.”
Luke 11:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 11:29
This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet (Γενεὰ πονηρά ἐστιν· σημεῖον ἐπιζητεῖ)—Jesus pronounces this generation ponēra (evil, morally corrupt) for persistent epizēteō (sign-seeking). Despite witnessing miracles, they demand more authenticating wonders. The 'sign of Jonah' is deliberately cryptic, pointing to Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection.This refusal confronts human tendency to demand God prove himself on our terms. True faith trusts God's self-revelation in Scripture and Christ without requiring constant mi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:29
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“testing him”
“seeking from him a sign from heaven”
“Greeks seek after wisdom”
“Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”
“{or”
“the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him”
“when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together”
“the devil”
“What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?”