Parallel Verses New International Version "To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: King James Bible But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, Darby Bible Translation But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, which, calling to their companions, World English Bible "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions Young's Literal Translation 'And to what shall I liken this generation? it is like little children in market-places, sitting and calling to their comrades, Matthew 11:16 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBut whereunto shall I liken this generation? - That is, the Jewish people - την γενεαν ταυτην, this race: and so the word γενεα is often to be understood in the evangelists. In the markets - Or, places of concourse, αγοραις, from αγειρω, I gather together; not a market-place only, but any place of public resort: probably meaning here, places of public amusement. Calling unto their fellows - Or, companions. Instead of εταιροις, companions, many of the best MSS. have ετεροις, others. The great similarity of the words might have easily produced this difference. There are some to whom every thing is useful in leading them to God; others, to whom nothing is sufficient. Every thing is good to an upright mind, every thing bad to a vicious heart. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge whereunto. Luke 13:18 Then said he, To what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? this. Matthew 23:36 Truly I say to you, All these things shall come on this generation. It is. Library The Friend of Publicans and Sinners'The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children,'--MATT. xi. 19. Jesus very seldom took notice of His enemies' slanders. 'When He was reviled He reviled not again.' If ever He did, it was for the sake of those whom it harmed to distort His beauty. Thus, here He speaks, without the slightest trace of irritation, of the capricious inconsistency of condemning Himself and John … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture John's Doubts of Jesus, and Jesus' Praise of John Again on the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xi. 28, "Come unto Me, all Ye that Labour and are Heavy Laden, and I Will Give You The Sinner's Friend Cross References Matthew 11:15 Whoever has ears, let them hear. Matthew 11:17 "'We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.' Matthew 23:7 they love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and to be called 'Rabbi' by others. Mark 12:38 As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, Luke 11:43 "Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces. Jump to Previous Children Companions Compare Comparison Comrades Crying Fellows Generation Liken Market Marketplaces Market-Places Markets Open Others Places Present Seated Sitting WhereuntoJump to Next Children Companions Compare Comparison Comrades Crying Fellows Generation Liken Market Marketplaces Market-Places Markets Open Others Places Present Seated Sitting WhereuntoLinks Matthew 11:16 NIVMatthew 11:16 NLT Matthew 11:16 ESV Matthew 11:16 NASB Matthew 11:16 KJV Matthew 11:16 Bible Apps Matthew 11:16 Biblia Paralela Matthew 11:16 Chinese Bible Matthew 11:16 French Bible Matthew 11:16 German Bible Matthew 11:16 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |