Matthew 11:16

“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions

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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 hear.

17and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you didn’t dance. We mourned for you, and you didn’t lament.’

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Cross References

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

Matthew 24:34Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are accomplished.

Luke 7:31“To what then should 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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