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Scripture Analysis

Mark 8:12

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He sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

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  • Did Jesus perform many signs and wonders?

    John 3:2, John 12:37, John 20:30, and Acts 2:22 explicitly say Jesus performed many signs and miracles publicly. Mark 8:12 has Jesus refuse to give any sign at all: "there shall no sign be given unto this generation."

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