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Matthew 11

Matthew 11:2

John’s Inquiry · Matthew 11:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples
Traditional
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
Literal
And John, having heard in the prison the works of the Christ, having sent through his disciples,
Latin
Joannes autem cum audisset in vinculis opera Christi, mittens duos de discipulis suis,

Original

Greek
English
Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples

Notes

Matthew 11:2

  • Herod Antipas arrested John (Matthew 4:12) because John criticized Herod's immoral relationship with Herodias, the wife of his half-brother (14:1–12).

  • the works of Christ: These actions showed that Jesus is the Messiah (Christ) (8:1–9:34).

Matthew 11:2–20:34

This section focuses on two main reactions to Jesus: acceptance and rejection. The first part (Matthew 11:2–12:50) shows Jewish leaders rejecting Jesus, while his disciples are learning to understand and accept him.

Matthew 11:2–19

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.

Events

Parallels

Luke 7:18–23

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Faith Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Love Machaerus

Topics

Doubting: Exemplified Imprisonment of John the Baptist Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) John: Sends Two Disciples to Jesus Miracles: The Messiah Was Expected to Perform Prisoners: John the Baptist Prisoners: Visited by Friends Prisons: Persons Confined in Sometimes Allowed to be Visited by Their Friends