Matthew 11:1-10 ▼

1 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he left there to teach and preach in their home towns.

2 Now when John heard in prison about the activities of the Messiah, he sent a message by his disciples

3 and asked him, |Are you the Coming One, or should we wait for someone else?|

4 Jesus answered them, |Go and tell John what you hear and observe:

5 the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the destitute hear the good news.

6 How blessed is anyone who is not offended by me!|

7 As they were leaving, 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?

8 Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? See, those who wear fancy clothes live in kings' houses.

9 Really, what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and even more than a prophet!

10 This is the man about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'