Matthew 11:13

For, all the prophets and the law, until John, did prophesy;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

In Context

12But, from the days of John the Immerser, until even now, the kingdom of the heavens, is being invaded, and, invaders, are, seizing upon it.

14And, if ye are willing to accept it, he, is Elijah—the one destined to come.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:17Do not think, that I came to pull down the law, or the prophets,—I came not to pull down, but to fulfil.

Luke 24:44And he said unto them—These, are my words, which I spake unto you yet being with you: That all the things that are written in the law of Moses and the Prophets and Psalms, concerning me, must needs be fulfilled.

Acts 3:22Moses, indeed, said—A prophet, unto you, shall the Lord God raise up among your brethren, like unto me: unto him, shall ye hearken respecting all things whatsoever he shall speak unto you.

Romans 3:21But now, apart from law, a righteousness of God hath been manifested, borne witness to by 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 →

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