Matthew 11:16

But to what shall I compare this generation? they are like children sitting in the market-places,

1770 John Worsley NT

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

15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

17and calling to their companions, and saying "We have sung and ye have not danced; we have mourned, and ye have not lamented:"

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34O race of vipers, how can ye speak good things, who are yourselves so wicked? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Matthew 24:34Verily I tell you, this generation shall not pass away, till all these be fulfilled.

Luke 7:31Whereunto therefore shall I compare the men of this generation?

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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