Matthew 12:39

New International Reader's Version

He answered, “Evil and unfaithful people ask for a sign! But none will be given except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

Cross References

2 Kings 14:25

Jeroboam, the son of Jehoash, made the borders of Israel the same as they were before. They reached from Lebo Hamath all the way to the Dead Sea. That’s what the Lord, the God of Israel, had said would happen. He had spoken that message through his servant Jonah. Jonah the prophet was the son of Amittai. Jonah was from the town of Gath Hepher.

Isaiah 57:3

The Lord says, “Come here, you children of women who practice evil magic! You are children of prostitutes and those who commit adultery.

Jonah 1:1

A message from the Lord came to Jonah, the son of Amittai. The Lord said,

Matthew 16:4

An evil and unfaithful people look for a sign. But none will be given to them except the sign of Jonah.” Then Jesus left them and went away.

Mark 8:12

He sighed deeply. He said, “Why do you people ask for a sign? What I’m about to tell you is true. No sign will be given to you.”

Mark 8:38

Suppose anyone is ashamed of me and my words among these adulterous and sinful people. Then the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

James 4:4

You are not faithful to God. Don’t you know that to be a friend of the world is to hate God? So anyone who chooses to be the world’s friend becomes God’s enemy.