Matthew 11:16

But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplace,

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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

15Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.

17who, calling out to their companions, say: ‘We played music for you, and you did not dance. We lamented, and you did not mourn.’

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34Progeny of vipers, how are you able to speak good things while you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Matthew 24:34Amen I say to you, that this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things have been done.

Luke 7:31Then the Lord said: “Therefore, to what shall I compare the men of this generation? And to what are they similar?

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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