KJV ORIGINAL
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Pharisees and Sadducees showed up together, trying to test Jesus by demanding he prove himself with some big miraculous sign from heaven.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Religious leaders tried to put Jesus on the spot by demanding he prove himself with a miracle.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was traditionally written by the apostle Matthew, a Jewish tax collector, for a Jewish Christian audience, likely in Syria, around 70-
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