Matthew 16:1
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 16
“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”Matthew 16:1
What Does Matthew 16:1 Mean?
Matthew 16:1 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 16:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 11:16“And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.”1 Corinthians 1:22“For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:”Proverbs 26:5“Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.”Judges 6:36“And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,”Matthew 12:38“Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.”Matthew 16:6“Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”Acts 4:1“And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,”Mark 8:11“And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.”Luke 20:27“Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,”John 8:6“This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.”Isaiah 7:11“Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.”Isaiah 38:8“Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down.”Mark 10:2“And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.”Luke 11:29“And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.”Luke 11:53“And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:”Luke 12:54“And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.”Luke 20:23“But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?”John 2:18“Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?”John 4:48“Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.”John 6:30“They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?”
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