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Matthew 16:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A corrupt and unfaithful generation is always looking for proof, but the only sign you're getting is what happened to Jonah. And with that, he walked away and left them standing there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes people ask for signs when they've already decided not to believe anyway.

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