Matthew 11:16

And to what will I liken this generation? It is like little children in marketplaces, sitting and calling to others,

Literal Standard Version

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 is having ears to hear—let him hear.

17and saying, We piped to you, and you did not dance, we lamented to you, and you did not strike the breast.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34Brood of vipers! How are you able to speak good things—being evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

Matthew 24:34Truly I say to you, this generation may not pass away until all these may come to pass.

Luke 7:31And the LORD said, “To what, then, will 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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