Matthew 12:38 cpdv — Then certain ones from the scribes and the Pharisees responded to him, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then certain ones from the scribes and the Pharisees responded to him, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” "

— Matthew 12:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 12 — Context

35

A good man offers good things from a good storehouse. And an evil man offers evil things from an evil storehouse.

36

But I say to you, that for every idle word which men will have spoken, they shall render an account in the day of judgment.

37

For by your words shall you be justified, and by your words shall you be condemned.”

38

Then certain ones from the scribes and the Pharisees responded to him, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.”

39

And answering, he said to them: “An evil and adulterous generation seeks a sign. But a sign will not be given to it, except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

40

For just as Jonah was in the belly of the whale for three days and three nights, so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.

41

The men of Nineveh shall arise in judgment with this generation, and they shall condemn it. For, at the preaching of Jonah, they repented. And behold, there is a greater than Jonah here.

Matthew 12:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:38 say?
Matthew 12:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then certain ones from the scribes and the Pharisees responded to him, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” ”
Where is Matthew 12:38 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 38.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:38.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:38 in?
Matthew 12:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 12:38?
Matthew 12:38 reads (CPDV): “Then certain ones from the scribes and the Pharisees responded to him, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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