Matthew 11:13
For all the prophets and the law until John, foretold this.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
In Context
14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias who was to come.
Cross References
Matthew 5:17Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.
Luke 24:44And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
Acts 3:22For Moses truly said unto the fathers, “A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you from among your brethren, like myself; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall speak to you.
Romans 3:21But now distinct from the law the righteousness of God is manifest, receiving testimony from the law and the prophets;
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 →