Matthew 11
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1 And it happened that, when Jesus had completed instructing his twelve disciples, he went away from there in order to teach and to preach in their cities.
2 Now when John had heard, in prison, about the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples, he said to him,
3 "Are you he who is to come, or should we expect another?"
4 And Jesus, responding, said to them: "Go and report to John what you have heard and seen.
5 The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor are evangelized.
6 And blessed is he who has found no offense in me."
7 Then, after they departed, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
8 So what did you go out to see? A man in soft garments? Behold, those who are clothed in soft garments are in the houses of kings.
9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.'
11 Amen I say to you, among those born of women, there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away.
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied, even until John.
14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah, who is to come.
15 Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.
16 But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplace,
17 who, calling out to their companions, say: 'We played music for you, and you did not dance. We lamented, and you did not mourn.'
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say, 'He has a demon.'
19 The Son of man came eating and drinking; and they say, 'Behold, a man who eats voraciously and who drinks wine, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' But wisdom is justified by her sons."
20 Then he began to rebuke the cities in which many of his miracles were accomplished, for they still had not repented.
21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in haircloth and ashes.
22 Yet truly, I say to you, Tyre and Sidon shall be forgiven more than you, on the day of judgment.
23 And you, Capernaum, would you be exalted all the way to heaven? You shall descend all the way to Hell. For if the miracles that were done in you had been done in Sodom, perhaps it would have remained, even to this day.
24 Yet truly, I say to you, that the land of Sodom shall be forgiven more than you, on the day of judgment."
25 At that time, Jesus responded and said: "I acknowledge you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.
26 Yes, Father, for this was pleasing before you.
27 All things have been delivered to me by my Father. And no one knows the Son except the Father, nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and those to whom the Son is willing to reveal him.
28 Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is sweet and my burden is light."
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Matthew 11
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1When Jesus had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he left to go and teach and speak publicly in the nearby towns. 2While John was in prison he heard what the Messiah was doing, so he sent his disciples 3to ask on his behalf, “Are you the one we were expecting to come, or should we continue to look for someone else?”
4Jesus answered them, “Go back and tell John what you hear and what you see. 5The blind can see, the crippled can walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf can hear, the dead are resurrected, and the poor hear the good news. 6Blessed are those who don't reject me!”
7As they left, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see when you went out into the desert? A reed tossed about by the wind? 8So what did you go to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? People dressed like that live in kings' palaces. 9So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet! 10He's the one this Scripture was written about: ‘I'm sending my messenger on ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.’#11:10. Quoting Malachi 3:1. 11I tell you the truth, that among humanity#11:11. Literally, “among those who are born of women.” there's no one greater than John the Baptist, but even the least important in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is. 12From the time of John the Baptist up till now the kingdom of heaven continues to be under attack, and violent people are trying to seize it by force. 13For all the prophets and the law#11:13. Referring to the message of the Old Testament. spoke for God until John came. 14If you're prepared to believe it, he is Elijah, the one who was expected to come.#11:14. See Malachi 4:5. 15Anybody with ears should be listening!
16What shall I compare this generation to? It's like children sitting in the marketplaces shouting to each other, 17‘We played the flute for you and you didn't dance; we sang sad songs and you didn't cry.’ 18John didn't come feasting and drinking, so people say, ‘He's devil-possessed!’ 19On the other hand the Son of man came and did feast and drink, and people say, ‘Look, he's greedy and drinks too much; he's a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by what it does…”
20Then he began to reprimand the towns where he'd done most of his miracles because they had not repented. 21“Shame on you, Korazin! Shame on you, Bethsaida! If the miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sidon which happened among you, they would have repented in sackcloth and ashes long ago. 22But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment it will be better for Tyre and Sidon than it will for you! 23And what about you, Capernaum? Will you be exalted to heaven? No, you'll go down to Hades! If the miracles had been performed in Sodom which happened among you, Sodom would still be here today. 24But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment it will be better for Sodom than it will for you!”
25Then Jesus prayed, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you've hidden these things from the clever and sophisticated. Instead you've revealed them to ordinary people.#11:25. Literally, “infants.” 26Yes, Father, you were pleased to do this! 27Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father, and no one really understands the Son, except the Father, and no one really understands the Father, except the Son, and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest. 29Accept my yoke, and learn from me. For I am kind and have a humble heart, and in me you will find the rest you need. 30For my yoke is gentle, and my burden is light.”
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