Translations
Modern
He who has ears, let him hear.
Traditional
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Literal
The one having ears, let him hear!
Latin
Qui habet aures audiendi, audiat.
Original
Greek
English
He who has ears, let him hear.
Notes
He is the Elijah who was to come: John fulfills the Old Testament prophecy about the prophet Elijah's return (Matthew 17:10–13; see Malachi 4:5).
This section starts with John the Baptist’s doubt. It ends by honoring his faith and his work (Matthew 11:7–19). The people's rejection of John (11:16–19) hints at their future rejection of Jesus.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Ezekiel, Book of Faith Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ John the Baptist
Topics
Hearing Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of John: Jesus Discourses Upon Listening The Five Senses Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To