Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
We would see a sign. They wanted to see some new and unusual miracles. They wished, says St. Jerome, either that he would call down fire from heaven, like Elias; or, like Samuel, cause it to rain, to thunder and lighten in summer, contrary to the nature of the country. (Menochius)
That they might be assured he was sent by God, and acted by his Spirit.
