Matthew 11
1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.
When Jesus had concluded His instructions to His twelve disciples, He left in order to teach and to proclaim His Message in the neighbouring towns.
2 Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples,
Now John had heard in prison about the Christ's doings, and he sent some of his disciples to inquire:
3 and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
"Are you the Coming One, or is it a different person that we are to expect?"
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go your way and tell John the things which ye do hear and see:
"Go and report to John what you see and hear," replied Jesus;
5 the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.
"blind eyes receive sight, and cripples walk; lepers are cleansed, and deaf ears hear; the dead are raised to life, and the poor have the Good News proclaimed to them;
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me.
and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."
7 And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
When the messengers had taken their leave, Jesus proceeded to say to the multitude concerning John, "What did you go out into the Desert to gaze at? A reed waving in the wind?
8 But what went ye out for to see? a man clothed in soft [raiment]? Behold, they that wear soft [raiment] are in kings’ houses.
But what did you go out to see? A man luxuriously dressed? Those who wear luxurious clothes are to be found in kings' palaces.
9 But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.
10 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
This is he of whom it is written, "'See I am sending My messenger before Thy face, and he will make Thy road ready before Thee.'
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
"I solemnly tell you that among all of woman born no greater has ever been raised up than John the Baptist; yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of the Heavens is greater than he.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
But from the time of John the Baptist till now, the Kingdom of the Heavens has been suffering violent assault, and the violent have been seizing it by force.
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
For all the Prophets and the Law taught until John.
14 And if ye are willing to receive [it], this is Elijah, which is to come.
And (if you are willing to receive it) he is the Elijah who was to come.
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Listen, every one who has ears!
16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, which call unto their fellows,
"But to what shall I compare the present generation? It is like children sitting in the open places, who call to their playmates.
17 and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.
"'We have played the flute to you,' they say, 'and you have not danced: we have sung dirges, and you have not beaten your breasts.'
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
"For 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 winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they exclaim, 'See this man! --given to gluttony and tippling, and a friend of tax-gatherers and notorious sinners!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions."
20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.
Then began He to upbraid the towns where most of His mighty works had been done--because they had not repented.
21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
"Alas for thee, Chorazin!" He cried. "Alas for thee, Bethsaida! For had the mighty works been done in Tyre and Sidon which have been done in both of you, they would long ere now have repented, covered with sackcloth and ashes.
22 Howbeit I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.
Only I tell you that it will be more endurable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of Judgement than for you.
23 And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day. (Hadēs g86)
And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted even to Heaven? Even to Hades shalt thou descend. For had the mighty works been done in Sodom which have been done in thee, it would have remained until now. (Hadēs g86)
24 Howbeit I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
Only I tell you all, that it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of Judgement than for thee."
25 At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
About that time Jesus exclaimed, "I heartily praise Thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of discernment, and hast unveiled them to babes.
26 yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
Yes, Father, for such has been Thy gracious will.
27 All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal [him].
"All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one fully knows the Son except the Father, nor does any one fully know the Father except the Son and all to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
"Come to me, all you toiling and burdened ones, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Take 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.
For it is good to bear my yoke, and my burden is light."
