So, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, instinctively do what the law demands, they are a law to themselves even though they do not have the law.

They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.

But He answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.

The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, demanding of Him a sign from heaven to test Him.

But sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? I assure you: No sign will be given to this generation!”

But he was stunned at this demand, and he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.

And others, as a test, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.

As the crowds were increasing, He began saying: “This generation is an evil generation. It demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’

But they kept up the pressure, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices won out.

So Pilate decided to grant their demand