Mark 8:11 - Plain English Version11 There were some of the Pharisee mob at that place. They were strong for the Jewish law. They heard people say that Jesus was there, so they came to talk to him. They wanted to trick him, so they started to argue with him. They said, “Hey, show us that God sent you here. Do something powerful so we can see that you have special power from God.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition11 The Pharisees came and began to argue with and question Him, demanding from Him a sign (an attesting miracle from heaven) [maliciously] to test Him. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, trying him. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible11 The Pharisees showed up and began to argue with Jesus. To test him, they asked for a sign from heaven. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version11 And the Pharisees went out and began to contend with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, testing him. Ver Capítulo |
So the people said to him, “Then do something powerful, so that we can see it and believe what you say. A long time ago, Moses gave food from heaven to our grand-fathers. Remember that story. When they walked through the desert country, Moses gave them food called manna. We can read these words in God’s book, ‘He gave people bread that came from heaven.’ So what will you do for us?”
Jesus knew that if he said, “Don’t pay that tax money,” then he will be in trouble with the Roman bosses, and if he said, “Pay that tax money,” then he will be in trouble with the Jewish people. They wanted to be free from the Roman bosses. So Jesus said, “Don’t try to trick me. Have you got some money? I want to look at a coin.”