Matthew 11:16

But to what shall I compare the present generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-places and calling out to their playmates —

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

15Let him who has ears hear.

17‘We have played the flute for you, but you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not mourned.’

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34You brood of vipers! how can you, evil as you are, say anything good? For what fills the heart will rise to the lips.

Matthew 24:34I tell you, even the present generation will not pass away, till all these things have taken place.

Luke 7:31“To what then,” Jesus continued, “shall I compare the people of the present 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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