And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said,
Why does this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
All Commentaries on Mark 8:12 Go To Mark 8
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Jesus Christ fetches a deep sigh on account of their obduracy, and says; why do these ask for a miracle to confirm their belief, when they resist the authority of so many miracles, which are daily performed under their eyes? (Bible de Vence)
A sign shall not be given. But by a Hebrew form of speech, if divers times is put for a negative. (Witham)