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Luke 11:16

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 11:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And others, trying [him], sought of him a sign from heaven.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And others, trying [him], sought of him a sign from heaven.
Luke 11:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
14And he was casting out a demon [that was] dumb. And it came to pass, when the demon was gone out, the dumb man spake; and the multitudes marvelled.
15But some of them said, By Beelzebub the prince of the demons casteth he out demons.
16And others, trying [him], sought of him a sign from heaven.
17But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth.
18And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out demons by Beelzebub.
19And if I by Beelzebub cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And others tempting him, etc.] Others of the Scribes and Pharisees, or Sadducees: sought of him a sign from heaven; (see Gill on “<401238>Matthew 12:38”), (see Gill on “<401601>Matthew 16:1”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 12:22-30. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 12:38. Luke 11:17”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 12:38, Mat 12:39, Mat 16:1-4; Mar 8:11, Mar 8:12; Joh 6:30; Co1 1:22 Luke 11:17”
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