Matthew 16:4

New Living Translation

Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign, but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah.” Then Jesus left them and went away.

Cross References

Genesis 6:3

Then the Lord said, “My Spirit will not put up with humans for such a long time, for they are only mortal flesh. In the future, their normal lifespan will be no more than 120 years.”

Isaiah 57:3

“But you—come here, you witches’ children, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!

Hosea 4:17

Leave Israel alone, because she is married to idolatry.

Hosea 9:12

Even if you do have children who grow up, I will take them from you. It will be a terrible day when I turn away and leave you alone.

Jonah 1:1

The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai:

Jonah 1:17

Now the Lord had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights.

Matthew 15:14

so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch.”

Matthew 16:5

Later, after they crossed to the other side of the lake, the disciples discovered they had forgotten to bring any bread.

Mark 8:12

When he heard this, he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign.”

Mark 8:38

If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

Acts 18:6

But when they opposed and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his clothes and said, “Your blood is upon your own heads—I am innocent. From now on I will go preach to the Gentiles.”

Acts 2:40

Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”