Matthew 11:13

For all the prophets, and the law, did no more than prophesy, till John came:

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

In Context

12and from the days of John the baptist to this time, the kingdom of heaven is as it were forced into, and the most pressing seize upon it with eagerness.

14and, if ye are willing to receive the truth, This is that Elias who was to come.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:17Think not that I am come to abrogate the law, or the prophets: I am not come to abolish, but to compleat them:

Luke 24:44And He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all the things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and Psalms, concerning me.

Acts 3:22For Moses said unto the fathers, the Lord your God will raise up a prophet unto you, of your brethren, like me, Him shall ye hear in all things whatever He shall say unto you;

Romans 3:21But now, without the law, righteousness before God is manifested, being attested 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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