Matthew 11:16

But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

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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 who has ears, let him give ear.

17We made music for you and you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow and you made no signs of grief.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34You offspring of snakes, how are you, being evil, able to say good things? because out of the heart's store come the words of the mouth.

Matthew 24:34Truly I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.

Luke 7:31What comparison am I to make of the men of this generation? 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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