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Matthew 12:38 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 12:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Sign of Jonah
“Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.”
Matthew 12:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 12:38
'Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.' Despite witnessing countless miracles, scribes and Pharisees demand 'a sign' (σημεῖον/sēmeion)—validating miracle. The word 'Master' (Διδάσκαλε/Didaskale, teacher) feigns respect while hearts remain hostile. Reformed theology recognizes this pattern: unbelief demands more evidence while rejecting already-given evidence. They'd witnessed healings, exorcisms, nature miracles—yet want additional sign. This demonstrates problem isn't insufficient evidence but hardened hearts. Jesus's respons...
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Cross-References for Matthew 12:38
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“Greeks seek after wisdom”
“seeking from him a sign from heaven”
“testing him”
“What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?”
“he began to say”
“Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe.”
“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?,,,,,,,,”
“and testing him”