Matthew 12:39
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King James Version (modern wording)
But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Matthew 12:39 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 Jonah the prophet:
Matthew 12:39 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
Matthew 12:39 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 12:39 say?
Matthew 12:39 in modern King James wording reads: "But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:"
Where is Matthew 12:39 found in the Bible?
Matthew 12:39 is verse 39 of chapter 12 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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