Mark 8:11-13·~1 min
The Demand for a Sign
The Pharisees demand a sign, Jesus rejects the request as unbelieving, and he departs by boat.
T11hen the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven. 12Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side.
Section summaryThe Pharisees argue with Jesus and test him by asking for a sign from heaven. He sighs, refuses the demand, and leaves with the disciples across the water.
Role in the chapterMark sets the demand for proof against Jesus’ refusal to perform on command.