Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Mark 8:12 in English Standard Version "And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.”" Mr 7:34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” Joh 11:33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled.