Matthew 16:1-11 ▼

1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.

2 But He replied, “When evening comes, you⁺ say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,

3 and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast. You⁺ know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.

4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah (dove). Then He left them and went away.

5 When they crossed to the other side, the disciples (pupils) forgot to take bread.

6 “Watch out! Jesus (YHWH saves) told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

7 They discussed this among themselves and concluded, “It is because we did not bring any bread.

8 Aware of their conversation, Jesus (YHWH saves) said, “You⁺ of little faith, why are you⁺ debating among yourselves about having no bread?

9 Do you⁺ still not understand? Do you⁺ not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you⁺ gathered?

10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you⁺ gathered?

11 How do you⁺ not understand that I was not telling you⁺ about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.