Then He was accosted by some of the Scribes and of the Pharisees who said, »Teacher, we wish to see a sign given by you.«
For each of you by his words shall be justified, or by his words shall be condemned.«
Others, to put Him to the test, asked Him for a sign in the sky.
Now when the crowds came thronging upon Him, He proceeded to say, »The present generation is a wicked generation: it requires some sign, but no sign shall be given to it except that of Jonah.
So the Jews asked Him, »What proof of your authority do you exhibit to us, seeing that you do these things?«
»Unless you and others see miracles and marvels,« said Jesus, »nothing will induce you to believe.«
»What miracle then,« they asked, »do you perform for us to see and become believers in you? What do you do?
Seeing that Jews demand miracles, and Greeks go in search of wisdom,