Matthew 16:4

New American Bible - revised edition

An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then he left them and went away. The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Cross References

Genesis 6:3

Then the Lord said: My spirit shall not remain in human beings forever, because they are only flesh. Their days shall comprise one hundred and twenty years.

Isaiah 57:3

But you, draw near, you children of a sorceress, offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute!

Hosea 4:17

Ephraim is bound to idols, let him alone!

Hosea 9:12

Even though they bring up their children, I will make them childless, until no one is left. Indeed, woe to them when I turn away from them!

Jonah 1:1

The word of the Lord came to Jonah, son of Amittai:

Matthew 15:14

Let them alone; they are blind guides (of the blind). If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit.”

Matthew 16:5

In coming to the other side of the sea, the disciples had forgotten to bring bread.

Mark 8:12

He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

Mark 8:38

Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Acts 18:6

When they opposed him and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your heads! I am clear of responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

Acts 2:40

He testified with many other arguments, and was exhorting them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”