Matthew 11:16
But, unto what, shall I liken this generation? It is, like, unto children, sitting the market-places, who, calling unto the others,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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In Context
15He that hath ears, let him hear!
17say, We played the flute to you, and ye danced not,—we sang a lament, and ye beat not the breast.
Cross References
Matthew 12:34Broods of vipers! How can ye speak, good things, being, evil? For, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh.
Matthew 24:34Verily, I say unto you—In nowise, shall this generation, pass away, until all these things, shall happen:
Luke 7:31Unto what, then, shall I liken the men of this generation? And unto 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 →