Mark 8:11

11 The Pharisees followed Him and began to dispute with Him, asking Him for a sign in the sky, to make trial of Him.

Mark 8:11 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 8:11

And the Pharisees came forth
Out of their houses; who dwelt in the coasts of Magdala, and parts of Dalmanutha, and came to Jesus, hearing of his being arrived in their neighbourhood:

and began to question with him;
or to dispute with him, it being their manner to carry on disputations by questions and answers. The Persic version has the question they put, and about which they disputed, "if thou art the Christ"; in proof of which they required a sign:

seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him;
(See Gill on Matthew 16:1).

Mark 8:11 In-Context

9 The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,

10 and at once going on board with His disciples He came into the district of Dalmanutha.

11 The Pharisees followed Him and began to dispute with Him, asking Him for a sign in the sky, to make trial of Him.

12 Heaving a deep and troubled sigh, He said, "Why do the men of to-day ask for a sign? In solemn truth I tell you that no sign will be given to the men of to-day."

13 So He left them, went on board again, and came away to the other side.