Matthew 11:13
For all the prophets and the law spoke for God until John came.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
In Context
14If you're prepared to believe it, he is Elijah, the one who was expected to come.
Cross References
Matthew 5:17Don't think I came to abolish the law or the writings of the prophets. I didn't come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
Luke 24:44Then Jesus said to them, “This is what I explained to you while I was still with you. Everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, had to be fulfilled.”
Acts 3:22Moses said, ‘The Lord God will send you a prophet from among your own people who is like me. You must listen to everything he tells you.
Romans 3:21But now God's character of goodness and right has been demonstrated. It has nothing to do with law-keeping, even though it was spoken of 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 →