Matthew 16:3 net — and in the morning,‘It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.’ You know how to judge correctly the…

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"and in the morning,‘It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.’ You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times."

— Matthew 16:3, NET Bible

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Matthew 16 — Context

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The Demand for a Sign Now when the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus, they asked him to show them a sign from heaven.

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He said,“When evening comes you say,‘It will be fair weather, because the sky is red,’

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and in the morning,‘It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.’ You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times.

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A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” Then he left them and went away.

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The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees When the disciples went to the other side, they forgot to take bread.

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“Watch out,” Jesus said to them,“beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

Matthew 16:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:3 say?
Matthew 16:3 in the NET Bible reads: “and in the morning,‘It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.’ You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times.”
Where is Matthew 16:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 3.
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 16:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:3 in?
Matthew 16:3 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 16:3?
Matthew 16:3 reads (NET): “and in the morning,‘It will be stormy today, because the sky is red and darkening.’ You know how to judge correctly the appearance of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times.” 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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