Mark 8:11

Mark 8:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
• New International Version (NIV)The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him.

Context of Mark 8:11

9About four thousand were there. He dismissed them. 10And he immediately got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha. The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, demanding of him a sign from heaven to test him. 12Sighing deeply in his spirit, he said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13Then he left them, got back into the boat, and went to the other side.

Mark 8:11 word by word

καὶ ἐξῆλθον οἱ Φαρισαῖοι καὶ ἤρξαντο συζητεῖν αὐτῷ ζητοῦντες παρ᾽ αὐτοῦ σημεῖον ἀπὸ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, πειράζοντες αὐτόν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• the Phariseesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the PhariseesΦαρισαῖοςPharisaios · PhariseeG5330
• came forthἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• beganἄρχομαιarchomai · to rule/beginG756
• to questionσυζητέωsuzēteō · to debateG4802
• with himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• seekingζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• ofπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
• a signσημεῖονsēmeion · signG4592
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• heavenοὐρανόςouranos · heavenG3772
• temptingπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: testG3985

Cross-references for Mark 8:11

• Mark 2:16When the scribes who were Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
• Mark 7:1The Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him.
• Matthew 12:38Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”
• Matthew 16:1The Pharisees and Sadducees approached, and tested him, asking him to show them a sign from heaven.
• Matthew 19:3Some Pharisees approached him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife on any grounds?”
• Matthew 21:23When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? Who gave you this authority?”
• Matthew 22:15Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to trap him by what he said.
• Luke 11:53When he left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to oppose him fiercely and to cross-examine him about many things;
• John 7:48Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in him?
• Luke 11:16And others, as a test, were demanding of him a sign from heaven.
• Luke 12:54He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, right away you say, ‘A storm is coming,’ and so it does.
• John 4:48Jesus told him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe.”
• John 6:30“What sign, then, are you going to do so that we may see and believe you?” they asked. “What are you going to perform?
• 1 Corinthians 1:22For the Jews ask for signs and the Greeks seek wisdom,
• Mark 12:15But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius to look at.”
• Exodus 17:2So the people complained to Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why are you complaining to me?” Moses replied to them. “Why are you testing the Lord?”

Commentaries on Mark 8:11

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11-21Verses 11-21 See this passage explained in Matthew 16:1-12. Mark 8:12 Sighed deeply in his spirit - His heart was deeply affected at their wickedness and hypocrisy. The word “spirit” here is taken as the seat of the emotions, passions, affections. He drew groans deeply from his breast. No sign be given - That is, no such sign as they asked, to wit, a sign “from heaven.” He said a sign should be given, the same as was furnished by Jonas, Matthew 16:4. But…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-21Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11The Pharisees continued to oppose Jesus (2:16–18, 24; 3:6; 7:1–5; 10:2; 12:13, 15). Their hostility did not stop. Sometimes, asking for a sign is acceptable (Judges 6:36–40; 2 Kings 20:8–11; Isaiah 7:10–12; see also John 2:18–19). But in this case, their request was not sincere. It was a stubborn test of God (they were trying to challenge or trap him). They were not asking for the kinds of signs Jesus had already done, such as healings, driving out demons…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him--not in the least desiring evidence for their conviction, but hoping to entrap Him. The first part of the answer is given in Matthew alone (Mt 16:2, 3): "He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather; for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to-day: for the sky is red and lowering [sullen, gloomy]. Hypocrites! ye can discern the face of the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Mark 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings