• PER124 The sign of Jonah

    Jesus cites the sign of Jonah in response to the Pharisees asking for a miracle. He emphasizes repentance and faith, criticizing the unbelief in Capernaum despite his many miracles. This text illustrates Jesus' gospel mission and his relationship with the religious authorities.

    Matthew 16.4 (King James Version) :
    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.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
    Read more

    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate