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38 Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we wish to see a sign from thee. 39 And he having answered, said to them, An evil generation and an adulteress seeks a sign; and no sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. 40 For as Jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights; so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. 41 The Ninevite men shall rise up in judgment with this generation, and condemn it: for they repented at the proclamation of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas here. 42 The queen of the South shall be raised up in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it; for she came from the end of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon here. 43 And when the unclean spirit has gone out from a man, he passes through sterile places, seeking rest, and finds not. 44 Then says he, I will return into my house, whence I came out; and having come, he finds vacant; having been swept, and put in order. 45 Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits, worse than he, and having come in, they dwell there: and the last things of that man are worse than the first. So also shall it be to this evil generation. 46 And he yet speaking to the crowds, behold, his mother and brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him. 47 And a certain one said to him, Behold, thy mother, and thy brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee. 48 And he having answered, said to him speaking to him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And having stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whoever should do the will of my Father, him in the heavens, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Matthew 12:38-50, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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