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Matthew 11

Matthew 11:4

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

Modern
Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:
Traditional
Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
Literal
And answering, Jesus said to them, “Having gone, report to John what you hear and see:
Latin
Et respondens Jesus ait illis: Euntes renuntiate Joanni quæ audistis, et vidistis.

Original

Greek
English
Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:

Notes

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

Topics

Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) John: Sends Two Disciples to Jesus Miracles: Design of Miracles: Jesus Was Proved to be the Messiah By Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Working Miracles: Fulfilled