Luke 11:16

16 And others, trying to trap him, demanded from him a sign from Heaven.

Luke 11:16 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 11:16

And others tempting him
Others of the Scribes and Pharisees, or Sadducees: sought of him a sign from heaven;
(See Gill on Matthew 12:38), (See Gill on Matthew 16:1).

Luke 11:16 In-Context

14 He was expelling a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the man who had been mute spoke; and the people were astounded.

15 But some of them said, "It is by Ba`al-Zibbul" -- the ruler of the demons -- "that he expels the de mons."

16 And others, trying to trap him, demanded from him a sign from Heaven.

17 But he, knowing what they were thinking, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, with one house collapsing on another.

18 So if the Adversary too is divided against himself, how can his kingdom survive? I'm asking because you claim it is by Ba`al-Zibbul that I drive out the demons.