Matthew 11:16

But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, who call to their fellows,

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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 that hath ears, let him hear.

17and say, We piped to you, and ye did not dance; we sung a dirge, and ye did not lament.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34How can ye, evil as ye are, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Matthew 24:34Truly do I say to you, This generation will not pass away, till all these things take place.

Luke 7:31To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and 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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