Matthew 16:2 nasb — But He replied to them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'

NASB

"But He replied to them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'"

— Matthew 16:2, NASB

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Matthew 16 — Context

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The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus, they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven.

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But He replied to them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'

3

"And in the morning, 'There will be a storm today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times?

4

"An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and a sign will not be given it, except the sign of Jonah." And He left them and went away.

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And the disciples came to the other side of the sea, but they had forgotten to bring any bread.

Matthew 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:2 say?
Matthew 16:2 in the NASB reads: “But He replied to them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'”
Where is Matthew 16:2 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 2.
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 16:2.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:2 in?
Matthew 16:2 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 16:2?
Matthew 16:2 reads (NASB): “But He replied to them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'” 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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