Matthew 12:38

Verses 38-42. We would see a sign from thee. See Lu 11:16; 29-32. A sign commonly signifies a miracle; that is, a sign that God was with the person, or had sent him. Comp. See Barnes "Is 7:11". Luke adds that this was done tempting him trying him, doubting if he had the power to do it. If these persons had been present with him for any considerable time, they had already seen sufficient proofs that he was what he pretended. They might have been, however, those who had recently come; and then the emphasis must be laid on "we." We, as well as the others, would see a proof that thou art the Christ. In either case it was a temptation.