Then] Chap. 16. 1. Luke 11. 29. 1 Corinthians 1:22. certain of the scribes] Some of the fellows of the former blasphemous Pharisees, who would seem to be more moderate then they, and willing to receive Christ, if he would give them such a sign as they desired, Luke 11:16. a sign from thee] A miracle or sign from heaven, that we may know, that God hath sent thee to teach us, Chap. 16. 1. Luke 11:16. John 6:30-31. for they had seen many healed strangely before.