Matthew 11
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1Now when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and proclaim his message in their cities.
Messengers from John the Baptist
2When John heard in prison what the Messiah#11.2 Or the Christ was doing, he sent word by his#11.2 Other ancient authorities read two of his disciples 3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 4Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers#11.5 The terms leper and leprosy can refer to several diseases are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. 6And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”
Jesus Praises John the Baptist
7As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 8What then did you go out to see? Someone#11.8 Or Why then did you go out? To see someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. 9What then did you go out to see? A prophet?#11.9 Other ancient authorities read Why then did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10This is the one about whom it is written,
‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’
11Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,#11.12 Or has been coming violently and the violent take it by force. 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John came; 14and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15Let anyone with ears#11.15 Other ancient authorities add to hear listen!
16“But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another,
17‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
we wailed, and you did not mourn.’
18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; 19the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”#11.19 Other ancient authorities read children
Woes to Unrepentant Cities
20Then he began to reproach the cities in which most of his deeds of power had been done, because they did not repent. 21“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the deeds of power done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22But I tell you, on the day of judgment it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23And you, Capernaum,
will you be exalted to heaven?
No, you will be brought down to Hades.
For if the deeds of power done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24But I tell you that on the day of judgment it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom than for you.”
Jesus Thanks His Father
25At that time Jesus said, “I thank#11.25 Or praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; 26yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.#11.26 Or for so it was well-pleasing in your sight 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
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Matthew 11
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1#Mt 9:35When Jesus finished instructing His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities.
The Messengers From John the Baptist
Lk 7:18–35
2#Mt 14:3; 4:12Now when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3#Heb 10:37; Jn 11:27and said to Him, “Are You He who should come, or should we look for another?”
4Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5#Lk 4:18; Isa 35:4–6; Mt 5:3The blind receive their sight and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.#Taken from Isa 35:5–6; 61:1. 6#Isa 8:14–15; Mt 24:10Blessed is he who does not fall away because of Me.”
7#Eph 4:14; Jas 1:6As they departed, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9#Lk 1:76; Mt 14:5Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10#Mal 3:1; Mk 1:2For this is he of whom it is written:
‘Look, I am sending My messenger before Your face,
who will prepare Your way before You.’#Mal 3:1.
11Truly I say to you, among those who are born of women, there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. But he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12#Lk 16:16From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has forcefully advanced, and the strong take it by force. 13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14#Mal 4:5; Mt 17:10–13And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah, who is to come. 15#Mt 13:9; 13:43He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
16“But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, calling to their friends, 17saying:
‘We played the flute for you,
and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge to you,
and you did not mourn.’
18#Mt 3:4; Lk 1:15For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19#Mt 9:10–11; Lk 5:29–30The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a gluttonous man, a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is justified by her children.”
Unrepentant Cities
Lk 10:13–15
20#Ps 81:11–13; Isa 1:2–5Then He began to reprimand the cities where most of His mighty works were done, because they did not repent: 21#Mt 15:21; Mk 6:45“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22#Mt 10:15; 11:24But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the Day of Judgment than for you. 23#Isa 14:13–15; Mt 4:13And you, Capernaum, who is exalted toward heaven, will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works which have been done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24#Mt 10:15; 11:22But I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the Day of Judgment than for you.”
Come to Me and Rest
Lk 10:21–22
25#Ps 8:2; Jn 11:41At that time Jesus said, “I thank You, OFather, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to infants. 26Even so, Father, for it seemed good in Your sight.
27#Jn 10:15; Mt 28:18; Jn 1:18“All things are delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son, except the Father. And no one knows the Father, except the Son and he to whom the Son will reveal Him.
28#Jn 7:37; 6:37“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. 29#Jer 6:16; Jn 13:15Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me. For I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.#Jer 6:16. 30#1Jn 5:3For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
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