Verse 16
Matthew 11:16
Free Bible Version
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‘We played the flute for you and you didn't dance; we sang sad songs and you didn't cry.’
Original Language Text
greek
Τίνι δὲ ὁμοιώσω τὴν γενεὰν ταύτην; ὁμοία ἐστὶν παιδίοις ⸂καθημένοις ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς ἃ προσφωνοῦντα τοῖς ἑτέροις⸃
English Translation
To whom shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to one another.
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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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11
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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