Matthew 16:4
Context16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” Then 1 he left them and went away.
Luke 16:31
Context16:31 He 2 replied to him, ‘If they do not respond to 3 Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” 4
[16:4] 1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
[16:31] 2 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
[16:31] 3 tn Or “obey”; Grk “hear.” See the note on the phrase “respond to” in v. 29.
[16:31] 4 sn The concluding statement of the parable, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead, provides a hint that even Jesus’ resurrection will not help some to respond. The message of God should be good enough. Scripture is the sign to be heeded.