Verse 2
Matthew 11:2
Free Bible Version
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While John was in prison he heard what the Messiah was doing, so he sent his disciples
Original Language Text
greek
Ὁ δὲ Ἰωάννης ἀκούσας ἐν τῷ δεσμωτηρίῳ τὰ ἔργα τοῦ χριστοῦ πέμψας ⸀διὰ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ
English Translation
But John, having heard in the prison the works of Christ, sent by his disciples.
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Chapter 11 Context
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When Yashua (Jesus) had finished giving instructions to his twelve disciples, he left to go and teac...
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While John was in prison he heard what the Messiah was doing, so he sent his disciples
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to ask on his behalf, “Are you the one we were expecting to come, or should we continue to look for...
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Yashua (Jesus) answered them, “Go back and tell John what you hear and what you see.
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The blind can see, the crippled can walk, the lepers are healed, the deaf can hear, the dead are res...
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Blessed are those who don't reject me!”
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As they left, Yashua (Jesus) began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see...
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So what did you go to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? People dressed like that live in kings' p...
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So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet!
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He's the one this Scripture was written about: ‘I'm sending my messenger on ahead of you. He will pr...
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I tell you the truth, that among humanity there's no one greater than John the Baptist, but even the...
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From the time of John the Baptist up till now the kingdom of heaven continues to be under attack, an...
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If you're prepared to believe it, he is Elijah, the one who was expected to come.
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Anybody with ears should be listening!
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What shall I compare this generation to? It's like children sitting in the marketplaces shouting to...
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‘We played the flute for you and you didn't dance; we sang sad songs and you didn't cry.’
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John didn't come feasting and drinking, so people say, ‘He's devil-possessed!’
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On the other hand the Son of man came and did feast and drink, and people say, ‘Look, he's greedy an...
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“Shame on you, Korazin! Shame on you, Bethsaida! If the miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sido...
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But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment it will be better for Tyre and Sidon than it will for you...
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And what about you, Capernaum? Will you be exalted to heaven? No, you'll go down to Hades! If the mi...
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But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment it will be better for Sodom than it will for you!”
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Then Yashua (Jesus) prayed, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you've hidden these...
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Yes, Father, you were pleased to do this!
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Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father, and no one really understands the Son, except the...
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Come to me, all of you who struggle and who are burdened down. I will give you rest.
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Accept my yoke, and learn from me. For I am kind and have a humble heart, and in me you will find th...
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For my yoke is gentle, and my burden is light.”
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