New American Standard Bible 1995

English Standard Version

1When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.

1When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

2Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples

2Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples

3and said to Him, "Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?"

3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?”

4Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see:

4And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:

5the BLIND RECEIVE SIGHT and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the POOR HAVE THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO THEM.

5the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.

6"And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me."

6And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

7As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

7As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

8"But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who wear soft clothing are in kings' palaces!

8What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

9"But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.

9What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

10"This is the one about whom it is written, 'BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.'

10This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’

11"Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

11Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

12"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.

12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.

13"For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John.

13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John,

14"And if you are willing to accept it, John himself is Elijah who was to come.

14and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.

15"He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

15He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

16"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places, who call out to the other children,

16“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,

17and say, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.'

17“‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

18"For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon!'

18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’

19"The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds."

19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”

20Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent.

20Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.

21"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

21“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

22"Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.

22But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you.

23"And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will descend to Hades; for if the miracles had occurred in Sodom which occurred in you, it would have remained to this day.

23And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

24"Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you."

24But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”

25At that time Jesus said, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants.

25At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children;

26"Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.

26yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

27"All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.

27All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

28"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

28Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.

29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

30"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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