Matthew 16:4

New Century Version

Evil and sinful people ask for a miracle as a sign, but they will not be given any sign, except the sign of Jonah.” Then Jesus left them and went away.

Cross References

Genesis 6:3

The Lord said, “My Spirit will not remain in human beings forever, because they are flesh. They will live only 120 years.”

Isaiah 57:3

“Come here, you magicians! Come here, you children of prostitutes and those who take part in adultery!

Hosea 4:17

The Israelites have chosen to worship idols, so leave them alone.

Hosea 9:12

But even if the Israelites bring up children, I will take them all away. How terrible it will be for them when I go away from them!

Jonah 1:1

The Lord spoke his word to Jonah son of Amittai:

Jonah 1:17

The Lord caused a big fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights.

Matthew 15:14

Stay away from the Pharisees; they are blind leaders. And if a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a ditch.”

Matthew 16:5

Jesus’ followers went across the lake, but they had forgotten to bring bread.

Mark 8:12

Jesus sighed deeply and said, “Why do you people ask for a miracle as a sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to you.”

Mark 8:38

The people who live now are living in a sinful and evil time. If people are ashamed of me and my teaching, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes with his Father’s glory and with the holy angels.”

Acts 18:6

But they would not accept Paul’s teaching and said some evil things. So he shook off the dust from his clothes and said to them, “If you are not saved, it will be your own fault! I have done all I can do! After this, I will go to other nations.”

Acts 2:40

Peter warned them with many other words. He begged them, “Save yourselves from the evil of today’s people!”