Matthew 11:16

“But to what should I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to their companions,

Text-Critical English NT

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 has ears to hear, let him hear.

17‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance; we sang a lament for you, but you did not mourn.’

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34You brood of vipers, how can you speak good things, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

Matthew 24:34Truly I say to you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have taken place.

Luke 7:31Jesus went on to say, “To what then should I compare the people 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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