Matthew 12:38

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Cross-references

Matthew 16:1-4 records the same demand for a sign — Jesus responds similarly, calling it a wicked generation.

Mark 8:11 Parallel

Mark 8:11 parallels the request: Pharisees seek a sign from heaven to test Jesus.

Mark 8:12 Parallel

Mark 8:12 records Jesus' deep sigh and refusal to give a sign — amplifying his reaction to the Pharisees' demand.

Luke 11:16 Parallel

Luke 11:16 also records the demand for a sign from heaven to test Jesus, paralleling the request.

Luke 11:29 Parallel

In Luke 11:29, Jesus gives the same response about the sign of Jonah to those seeking a sign.

In 1 Corinthians 1:22, Paul explains that Jews demand signs, which is exactly what the Pharisees do here.

Isaiah 7:11 Contrast

In Isaiah 7:11, God invites Ahaz to ask for a sign, contrasting with the Pharisees' skeptical demand here.

John 2:18 Parallel

In John 2:18, the Jews similarly demand a sign from Jesus, showing a recurring theme of unbelief seeking proof.

John 4:48 Related theme

In John 4:48, Jesus rebukes the need for signs, echoing his response to the Pharisees' request.

John 6:30 Parallel

In John 6:30, the crowd asks for a sign after the feeding, similar to the Pharisees' request here.