Matthew 11:16

But whereunto shall I esteem this generation to be like? It is like to children sitting in the market place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 hath ears to hear, let him hear.

17Who crying to their companions say: We have piped to you, and you have not danced: we have lamented, and you have not mourned.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34O generation of vipers, how can you speak good things, whereas you are evil? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Matthew 24:34Amen I say to you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

Luke 7:31And the Lord said: Whereunto then shall I liken 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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