# General Information:

This begins an encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees and Sadducees.

# tested him

Here "tested" is used in a negative sense. AT: "challenged him" or "wanted to trap him"

# When it is evening

The situation can be stated more clearly. AT: "If the sky is red in the evening" or "If the sky is red when the sun is setting" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# When it is evening

"When the sun is setting"

# fair weather

This means clear, calm, and pleasant weather.

# for the sky is red

As the sun is setting, Jews knew that if the color of the sky changes to red, it is a sign the next day will be clear and calm.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/pharisee]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sadducee]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/test]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]]