Luke 11:16

16 Others, to put Him to the test, asked Him for a sign in the sky.

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 On once occasion He was expelling a dumb demon; and when the demon was gone out the dumb man could speak, and the people were astonished.

15 But some among them said, "It is by the power of Baal-zebul, the Prince of the demons, that he expels the demons."

16 Others, to put Him to the test, asked Him for a sign in the sky.

17 And, knowing their thoughts, He said to them, "Every kingdom in which civil war rages goes to ruin: family attacks family and is overthrown.

18 And if Satan really has engaged in fierce conflict with himself, how shall his kingdom stand?--because you say that I expel demons by the power of Baal-zebul.