Matthew 11:16

To what should I compare this generation? It is like children playing in the marketplace, who sit and call to one another

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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 who has ears to hear, let him listen.

17and say, 'We played a flute for you, and you did not dance. We mourned, and you did not weep.'

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34You offspring of vipers, since you are evil, how can you say good things? For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

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

Luke 7:31“To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? 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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