The Demand for a Sign

11 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven.

Other Translations of Mark 8:11

King James Version

The Demand for a Sign

11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

English Standard Version

The Demand for a Sign

11 The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him.

The Message

The Demand for a Sign

11 When they arrived, the Pharisees came out and started in on him, badgering him to prove himself, pushing him up against the wall.

New King James Version

The Demand for a Sign

11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him.

New Living Translation

The Demand for a Sign

11 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had arrived, they came and started to argue with him. Testing him, they demanded that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 8:11

Commentary on Mark 8:11-21

(Read Mark 8:11-21)

Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, though ever so unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they shall not. Alas! what cause we have to lament for those around us, who destroy themselves and others by their perverse and obstinate unbelief, and enmity to the gospel! When we forget the works of God, and distrust him, we should chide ourselves severely, as Christ here reproves his disciples. How is it that we so often mistake his meaning, disregard his warnings, and distrust his providence?