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 # An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign ... given to it
 
-Jesus is speaking to his present generation. Alternate translation: "You are an evil and adulterous generation who demands signs from me ... given to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])
+Jesus is speaking to the Jews of his generation. Alternate translation: "You are an evil and adulterous generation who demands signs from me ... given to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])
 
 # adulterous generation