Luke 11:16

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Matt 12:38-39 : 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Matt 16:1-4 : 1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. 2 {G1161} He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? 4 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.
Mark 8:11-12 : 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
John 6:30 : 30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?
1 Cor 1:22 : 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Mark 8:11-12
2 verses
85%
11And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
12And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
Matt 16:1-4
4 verses
83%
1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
2{G1161} He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
4A 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.
Luke 11:14-15
2 verses
75%
14And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.
15But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
Matt 12:38-39
2 verses
73%
38Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
39But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Luke 20:23
71%
23But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
Luke 11:29
69%
29And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
Luke 11:17-20
4 verses
69%
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.
18If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
19And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
20But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
Matt 22:18
69%
18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
John 6:30
69%
30They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?
Mark 11:31
69%
31And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
Mark 9:16
68%
16And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?
Isa 7:11
68%
11Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.
Matt 12:24
68%
24But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
Matt 22:35
68%
35Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
Mark 3:22-23
2 verses
68%
22And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said , He hath Beelzebub , and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
23And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
Luke 11:53-54
2 verses
68%
53And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
John 10:20-21
2 verses
68%
20And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
21Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
Luke 4:9
67%
9And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:
Mark 10:2
67%
2And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
Luke 4:12
67%
12And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Matt 4:7
67%
7Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Luke 9:40
67%
40And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.
Matt 9:3
67%
3And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
John 2:18
67%
18Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
Luke 6:11
67%
11And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.
Ps 78:18
67%
18And they tempted{H8762)} God in their heart by asking{H8800)} meat for their lust.
Heb 11:36
66%
36And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
Luke 20:4-5
2 verses
66%
4The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
5And they reasoned with themselves, saying , If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
John 9:16
66%
16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
Luke 8:31
66%
31And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
Mark 12:15
66%
15Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
Luke 22:40
66%
40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
Matt 8:31
66%
31So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.
Mark 11:27
66%
27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
Matt 26:16
66%
16And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
Matt 21:25
65%
25The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
Mark 5:17
65%
17And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.