Matthew 16:1-3 Here, upon approaching, the Pharisees and Sadducees – after repeatedly examining and testing Him – laid a request upon Him to exhibit to them or demonstrate for them a sign from the midst of heaven (or: from the atmosphere; out of the sky).

JMNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Here, upon approaching, the Pharisees and Sadducees – after repeatedly examining and testing [Him] – laid a request upon Him to exhibit to them or demonstrate for them a sign from the midst of heaven (or: from the atmosphere; out of the sky). ² So, giving a decided response, He said to them," [note: from here through vs. 3 is omitted by Aleph, B and others] Upon the coming of evening, you folks are customarily saying,' [It will be] fair weather (or: good weather; a fine day), you see, the sky continues being fiery-red;' ³ "and early in the morning, [you say], 'Today [it will be] stormy (or: rainy; or: wintry weather), for the sky continues being fiery-red [and] is progressively being gloomy-looking.' On the one hand you, by experience and familiarity, habitually know how to read and discern (thoroughly discern, judge and decide about) the face and appearance of the sky, yet on the other hand, you continue unable and without power [to discern and interpret] the signs of the appointed seasons and fitting situations (or: fertile moments)!