Matthew 11:13
For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
In Context
14And if you are able to see it, this is Elijah who was to come.
Cross References
Matthew 5:17Let there be no thought that I have come to put an end to the law or the prophets. I have not come for destruction, but to make complete.
Luke 24:44And he said to them, These are the words which I said to you when I was still with you, how it was necessary for all the things which are in the writings of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms about me, to be put into effect.
Acts 3:22For Moses said, The Lord will give you a prophet from among your people, like me; you will give ear to everything which he will say to you.
Romans 3:21But now without the law there is a revelation of the righteousness of God, to which witness is given by the law and the prophets;
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 →