He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation† seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 8:12 in context
Mark 8:9–15
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Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Then he sent them away.
10
Immediately he entered into the boat with his disciples and came into the region of Dalmanutha.
11
The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven and testing him.
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He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation† seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
13
He left them, and again entering into the boat, departed to the other side.
14
They forgot to take bread; and they didn’t have more than one loaf in the boat with them.
15
He warned them, saying, “Take heed: beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.”
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- The word translated “generation” here (genea) could also be translated “people”, “race”, or “family”.
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