Matthew 16:4

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Matthew 16:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible

2 But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’

3 and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.

4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.

5 When they crossed to the other side, the disciples forgot to take bread.

6 “Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Matthew 12:39

Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

Matthew 12:40

For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Mark 8:12

Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

Mark 8:38

If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Acts 2:40

With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.”

Jonah 1:17

Now the LORD had appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish.

Luke 11:29

As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.

Luke 11:30

For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.

Matthew 15:14

Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

Genesis 6:3

So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.”

Hosea 4:17

Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!

Hosea 9:12

Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them!

Mark 5:17

And the people began to beg Jesus to leave their region.

Mark 5:18

As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him.

Acts 18:6

But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”