Matthew 16:1

Easy To Read Version

The Pharisees {\cf2\super [214]} and Sadducees {\cf2\super [215]} came to Jesus. They wanted to test Jesus. So they asked Jesus to show them a miracle {\cf2\super [216]} to prove that he was from God.

Cross References

Proverbs 26:5

But if a fool asks a stupid question, then you should give him a stupid answer or he will think he is very smart.

Matthew 12:14

But the Pharisees {\cf2\super [163]} left and made plans to kill Jesus.

Matthew 15:1

Then some Pharisees {\cf2\super [202]} and teachers of the law came to Jesus. They came from Jerusalem and asked Jesus,

Matthew 16:6

Jesus said to the followers, “Be careful! Guard against the yeast {\cf2\super [219]} of the Pharisees {\cf2\super [220]} and the Sadducees. {\cf2\super [221]} ”

Matthew 19:3

Some Pharisees {\cf2\super [257]} came to Jesus. They tried to make Jesus say something wrong. They asked Jesus, “Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for any reason he chooses?”

Matthew 22:15

Then the Pharisees {\cf2\super [305]} left the place where Jesus was teaching. They made plans to catch Jesus saying something wrong.

Matthew 22:18

But Jesus knew that these men were trying to trick him. So he said, “You hypocrites {\cf2\super [308]} ! Why are you trying to catch me saying something wrong?

Matthew 22:23

That same day some Sadducees {\cf2\super [311]} came to Jesus. (Sadducees believe that no person will rise from death.) The Sadducees asked Jesus a question.

Matthew 23:2

“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees {\cf2\super [327]} have the authority (power) to tell you what the law of Moses says.

Matthew 27:62

That day was the day called Preparation day. {\cf2\super [437]} The next day, the leading priests and the Pharisees {\cf2\super [438]} went to Pilate.

Matthew 5:20

I tell you that you must do better than the teachers of the law and the Pharisees. {\cf2\super [62]} If you are not better people, then you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 9:11

The Pharisees {\cf2\super [104]} saw that Jesus was eating with these people. The Pharisees asked Jesus’ followers, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and other bad people?”

Mark 10:2

Some Pharisees {\cf2\super [121]} came to Jesus. They tried to make Jesus say something wrong. They asked Jesus, “Is it right for a man to divorce his wife?”

Mark 12:15

But Jesus knew that these men were really trying to trick him. Jesus said, “Why are you trying to catch me saying something wrong? Bring me a silver coin. Let me see it.”

Mark 12:18

Then some Sadducees {\cf2\super [160]} came to Jesus. (Sadducees believe that no person will rise from death.) The Sadducees asked Jesus a question.

Luke 10:25

Then a teacher of the law stood up. He was trying to test Jesus. He said, “Teacher, what must I do to get life forever?”

Luke 11:16

Other people wanted to test Jesus. They asked Jesus to show them a sign (proof) from heaven.

Luke 20:23

But Jesus knew that these men were trying to trick him. Jesus said to them,

Luke 20:27

Some Sadducees {\cf2\super [317]} came to Jesus. (Sadducees believe that people will not rise from death.) They asked Jesus,

John 8:6

The Jews were using this question to trick Jesus. They wanted to catch Jesus saying something wrong. Then they could have a charge against him. But Jesus kneeled down and started writing on the ground with his finger.

Acts 4:1

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, some men came to them. There were some Jewish priests, the captain of the soldiers that guarded the temple, {\cf2\super [63]} and some Sadducees. {\cf2\super [64]}

Acts 5:17

The high priest {\cf2\super [89]} and all his friends (a group called the Sadducees {\cf2\super [90]})became very jealous.

1 Corinthians 1:22

The Jews ask for miracles {\cf2\super [9]} as proofs. The Greeks want wisdom.