12Sighing deeply in His spirit, He *said, “Why does this generation demand a 8:12 I.e., confirming miraclesign? Truly I say to you, 8:12 Lit if a sign shall be given, a very strong refusalno 8:12 I.e., confirming miraclesign will be given to this generation!”
12He groaned and sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, 8:12 Lit if a sign will be given. The statement takes the form of an oath, which is an emphatic way of forbidding something.no sign will be given to this generation!”