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Matthew 16:1

Matthew 16:1
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 16:1-4

See also Mar 8:11-12. The Pharisees also, and the Sadducees - See the notes at Mat 3:7. Tempting - That is, trying him - feigning a desire to see evidence that he was the Messiah, but with a real…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 16:1-4

We have here Christ's discourse with the Pharisees and Sadducees, men at variance among themselves, as appears Act 23:7, Act 23:8, and yet unanimous in their opposition to Christ; because his doctrine…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Mat 16:1. The Pharisees also with the Sadducees "The Pharisees" (Mark). The coalition between these opposing sects can only be accounted for by the uniting influence of a strong common hostility…