Matthew 12:38. Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees. ‘Others' (Luke 11:16); on the same occasion, however.

Master, or ‘Teacher.' In this instance the term was either a polite formality or used in ironical doubt (Luke: ‘tempting him').

We would see a sign from thee. Luke: ‘from heaven.' They intimated that the miracles of healing were not sufficient evidence; might be attributed to magic or diabolical art ‘A sign from heaven' they would regard as conclusive proof. They either denied that His miracles were ‘signs,' or that coming from Him, they could be signs ‘from heaven.' Pharisaism admires marvels of power more than miracles of mercy.

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