Mark 8:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.”

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} he sighed deeply{G389}{(G5660)} in his{G846} spirit{G4151}, and saith{G3004}{(G5719)}, Why{G5101} doth{G1934} this{G3778} generation{G1074} seek after{G1934}{(G5719)} a sign{G4592}? verily{G281} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, There shall no{G1487} sign{G4592} be given{G1325}{(G5701)} unto this{G5026} generation{G1074}.

KJV with Strongs

(12) And sighing deeply in His Spirit said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen I tell you, if a sign shall be given to this generation."

The F.O.G
Jesus sighed deeply in His Spirit, grieved by their persistent unbelief, and said, "Why does this generation keep demanding supernatural proof?" I tell you the absolute truth: no such sign will be given to this generation who demand it with cynical hearts."
The F.O.G Paraphrase

and having sighed deeply in his spirit, he saith, ‘Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.’

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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