Thematic Bible

Matthew 11:1

And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, that he departed thence, to teach and preach in their cities.

Matthew 11:2

When John, being in prison, heard the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said unto him,

Matthew 11:3

"Art thou he that shall come? or, shall we look for another?"

Matthew 11:4

Jesus answered and said unto them, "Go and show John what ye have heard and seen:

Matthew 11:5

The blind see, the halt go, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are risen again, and the glad tidings is preached to the poor.

Matthew 11:6

And blessed is he that is not offended by me."

Matthew 11:7

And as they departed, Jesus began to speak unto the people, of John, "What for to see went ye out into the wilderness? Went ye to see a reed shaken in the wind?

Matthew 11:8

Other, what went ye out for to see? Went ye to see a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

Matthew 11:9

But what went ye out for to see? Went ye out to see a prophet? Yea I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:10

For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before thy face which shall prepare thy way before thee.'

Matthew 11:11

Verily I say unto you, Among the children of women arose there not a greater than John the Baptist: Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

Matthew 11:12

From the time of John Baptist, hitherto, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence,

Matthew 11:13

and they that go to it with violence pluck it unto them. For all the prophets and the law prophesied unto the time of John.

Matthew 11:14

And also if ye will receive it, this is Elijah, which should come.

Matthew 11:15

He that hath ears to hear withal, let him hear.

Matthew 11:16

"But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children, which sit in the market, and call unto their fellows,

Matthew 11:17

and say, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; We have mourned unto you, and ye have not sorrowed.

Matthew 11:18

For John came, neither eating nor drinking, and they say, he hath the devil.

Matthew 11:19

The son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a glutton, and drinker of wine, and a friend unto publicans, and sinners. And neverthelater, wisdom is justified of her children."

Matthew 11:20

Then began he to upbraid the cities, in which most of his miracles were done, because they repented not:

Matthew 11:21

"Woe be to thee, Chorazsin! Woe be to thee, Bethsaida! for if the miracles, which were showed in you, had been done in Tyre and in Sidon: they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Matthew 11:22

Nevertheless I say to you, it shall be easier for Tyre and Sidon, at the day of judgment, than for you.

Matthew 11:23

And thou, Capernaum, which art lift up unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the miracles, which have been done in thee, had been showed in Sodom, they had remained to this day.

Matthew 11:24

Nevertheless, I say unto you, It shall be easier for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee."

Matthew 11:25

At that time, Jesus answered and said, "I praise thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,

Matthew 11:26

Even so, father: for so it pleased thee.

Matthew 11:27

All things are given 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 whom the son will open him.

Matthew 11:28

Come unto me all ye that labor, and are laden, and I will ease you.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek, and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Matthew 11:30

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."