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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.
Luke 11.29 (King James Version) :And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org