Matthew 11:16

But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, and calling to their companions,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

In Context

15He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

17and saying: We have played on the pipe for you, and you have not danced; we have wailed for you, and you have not lamented.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34Generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Matthew 24:34Verily I say to you, This generation shall not pass away till all these things shall have taken place.

Luke 7:31To what, then, shall I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:8-16

Christ's Testimony of John. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… Read the whole commentary →

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