11 (A)And the Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, (B)demanding from Him a [a]sign from heaven, [b]to test Him. 12 (C)Sighing deeply in His spirit, He *said, “Why does this generation demand a [c]sign? Truly I say to you, [d](D)no [e]sign will be given to this generation!” 13 And leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 8:11 I.e., confirming miracle
  2. Mark 8:11 Lit testing Him
  3. Mark 8:12 I.e., confirming miracle
  4. Mark 8:12 Lit if a sign shall be given, a very strong refusal
  5. Mark 8:12 I.e., confirming miracle

Interpreting the Time(A)

11 The Pharisees arrived and began arguing with Jesus.[a] They tested him by demanding from him a sign from heaven. 12 He sighed deeply in his spirit and remarked, “Why do those living today[b] demand a sign? I tell all of you[c] with certainty, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13 Leaving them, he got into a boat again and crossed to the other side.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 8:11 Lit. him
  2. Mark 8:12 Lit. Why does this generation
  3. Mark 8:12 The Gk. pronoun you is pl.