John 2:18

“¶ Then answered the Iewes, and said vnto him, What signe shewest thou vnto vs, seeing that thou doest these things?”

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Other Translations for John 2:18

Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
- King James Version

The Jews then said to Him, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The Jews therefore answered and said unto him, What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then the Jews put this question to him: What sign of authority have you to give us, seeing that you do these things?
- Basic English Bible

The Jews therefore answered and said to him, What sign shewest thou to us, that thou doest these things?
- Darby Bible

Then answered the Jews, and said to him, What sign showest thou to us, seeing that thou doest these things?
- Webster's Bible

So the Jews asked Him, "What proof of your authority do you exhibit to us, seeing that you do these things?"
- Weymouth Bible

The Jews therefore answered him, "What sign do you show us, seeing that you do these things?"
- World English Bible

Therfor the Jewis answeriden, and seiden to hym, What token schewist thou to vs, that thou doist these thingis?
- Wycliffe Bible

the Jews then answered and said to him, `What sign dost thou shew to us -- that thou dost these things?'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for John 2:18

Wesley's Notes for John 2:18

2:18 Then answered the Jews - Either some of those whom he had just driven out, or their friends: What sign showest thou? - So they require a miracle, to confirm a miracle!


People's Bible Notes for John 2:18


Joh 2:18 What sign? The Jewish officials demand some sign that would demonstrate that he had authority over the temple.

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