Matthew 11:15
If you have ears, listen.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
In Context
14and – if you are ready to accept it – John is himself the Elijah who was destined to come.
Cross References
Matthew 13:9Let those who have ears hear.”
Mark 4:9And Jesus said, “Let anyone who has ears to hear with hear.”
Mark 7:15There is nothing external to a person, which by going into them can defile them; but the things that come out of a person are the things that defile them.”
Luke 8:8Other seed fell into rich soil, and grew, and gave a hundredfold return.” After saying this, Jesus cried aloud, “Let those who have ears to hear with hear.”
Revelation 2:7Anyone with ears should hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To him who conquers – to him I will give the right to eat the fruit of the Tree of life, which stands in the Paradise of God.
Revelation 2:17Let those who have ears hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To those who conquer – to them I will give a share of the mystic manna, and I will give them a white stone; and on the stone will be inscribed a new name, which no one knows except the person who receives it.
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 →