Matthew 11

King James Version · 30 verses · 1,045 cross-references linking it to 400 other chapters

1. 1And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.22 cross-references: Isaiah 61:1–3, Luke 4:15–21, Luke 8:1, Matthew 9:35, Acts 10:38
2. 2Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,20 cross-references: Mark 6:17, Matthew 14:3, Matthew 4:12, Matthew 9:14, Luke 7:18–35
3. 3And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?49 cross-references: John 11:27, Malachi 3:1, Deuteronomy 18:15–18, Hebrews 10:37, Micah 5:2
4. 4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
5. 5The blind receive their 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.81 cross-references: Isaiah 35:4–6, Isaiah 61:1–3, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 42:6–7, Isaiah 29:18
6. 6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.35 cross-references: Isaiah 8:14–15, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 26:31, John 6:66, Matthew 24:10
7. 7And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?25 cross-references: James 1:6, John 5:35, Genesis 49:4, Luke 7:24–30, Mark 1:3–5
8. 8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.18 cross-references: Matthew 3:4, 2 Kings 1:8, Zechariah 13:4, Isaiah 20:2, Revelation 11:3
9. 9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.19 cross-references: Luke 1:76, Matthew 14:5, Matthew 21:24–26, Matthew 17:12–13, Luke 1:15–17
10. 10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.11 cross-references: Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 4:5, Mark 1:2, Luke 7:26–27
11. 11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.38 cross-references: Luke 7:28, Ephesians 3:8, John 1:15, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 5:19
12. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.17 cross-references: Luke 16:16, Luke 13:24, Ephesians 6:11–13, Philippians 2:12, John 6:27
13. 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.13 cross-references: Matthew 5:17–18, Romans 3:21, Acts 13:27, Luke 24:27, Acts 3:22–24
14. 14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.18 cross-references: Malachi 4:5, Mark 9:11–13, Matthew 17:10–13, Luke 1:17, John 1:21–23
15. 15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.27 cross-references: Matthew 13:9, Luke 8:8, Mark 4:23, Matthew 13:43, Revelation 3:13
16. 16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,13 cross-references: Luke 7:31–35, Lamentations 2:13, Luke 13:18, Mark 4:30, Matthew 23:36
17. 17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.16 cross-references: Isaiah 28:9–13, Isaiah 30:29, Jeremiah 31:4, Matthew 9:15, Jeremiah 9:17–20
18. 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.21 cross-references: Luke 1:15, Matthew 3:4, John 8:48, John 10:20, Hosea 9:7
19. 19The 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.30 cross-references: Matthew 9:10–11, Luke 15:1–2, Luke 7:34–36, Luke 19:7, 1 Corinthians 1:24–29
20. 20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:34 cross-references: Luke 10:13–15, Jeremiah 8:6, Revelation 9:20–21, 2 Timothy 2:25–26, Isaiah 1:2–5
21. 21Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.56 cross-references: Ezekiel 3:6–7, Acts 12:20, Mark 6:45, Job 42:6, John 12:21
22. 22But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.27 cross-references: Matthew 10:15, Matthew 11:24, Matthew 12:36, Hebrews 10:26–31, Luke 12:47–48
23. 23And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.41 cross-references: John 4:46–54, Isaiah 14:13–15, Matthew 4:13, Genesis 13:13, Revelation 11:8
24. 24But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.15 cross-references: Matthew 10:15, Matthew 11:22, Lamentations 4:6, Mark 6:11, Luke 10:12
25. 25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.117 cross-references: Matthew 21:16, Psalms 8:2, Matthew 16:17, Luke 10:21–24, 1 Corinthians 1:18–29
26. 26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.20 cross-references: 2 Timothy 1:9, Job 33:13, Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 11:33–36
27. 27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.82 cross-references: John 14:6–9, Matthew 28:18, Luke 10:22, 2 John 1:9, John 17:25–26
28. 28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.90 cross-references: Matthew 11:29, John 7:37, John 6:37, Isaiah 55:1–3, Galatians 5:1
29. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.80 cross-references: Jeremiah 6:16, 1 John 2:6, Philippians 2:7–8, John 13:15, Luke 6:46–48
30. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.17 cross-references: 1 John 5:3, John 16:33, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, Galatians 5:1

Explained connections

• More tolerable for Sodom Genesis 18:20 and Matthew 11:24

  God hears the outcry against Sodom's sin. Jesus shocks Capernaum by saying it will be more bearable for Sodom on judgement day — because Capernaum saw his miracles and still didn't repent.

• Tyre and Sidon Ezekiel 28:2 and Matthew 11:21

  Ezekiel condemns the proud king of Tyre. Jesus says Tyre and Sidon would have repented long ago had they seen his works, unlike the Galilean towns that did.

• The blind see, the deaf hear Isaiah 35:5 and Matthew 11:5

  Isaiah describes God's coming salvation: eyes of the blind opened, ears of the deaf unstopped, the lame leaping. When John the Baptist asks whether Jesus is the one, Jesus answers with a list of his miracles drawn from this passage and Isaiah 61.

• My messenger before your face Malachi 3:1 and Matthew 11:10

  Malachi says God will send his messenger to prepare the way before him, and the Lord will suddenly come to his temple. Jesus identifies John the Baptist as that messenger — which casts Jesus himself as the Lord who follows.

• Elijah who was to come Malachi 4:5 and Matthew 11:14

  The last prophecy of the Old Testament promises Elijah's return before the great day of the LORD. Jesus says that, if they are willing to receive it, John the Baptist is that Elijah — four centuries of silence ended.

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People in Matthew 11

Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, God, Elijah

Places in Matthew 11

Sidon, Tyre, Sodom, Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum

Hard questions about Matthew 11

• Was John the Baptist Elijah?
• Are miracles a sure sign that God is at work?
• If Jesus’ yoke is easy, why does following him bring tribulation and persecution?
• Who was the greatest: Solomon, John the Baptist or Jesus?
• If John the Baptist recognised Jesus at his baptism, why did he later ask whether Jesus was the one to come?