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Themes in Matthew 11

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Themes in Matthew 11

Matthew 11:1 (show verse)

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

Jesus Christ » Teacher
Missionary-work by ministers » Christ engaged in

Matthew 11:2 (show verse)

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

Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
Disciples » Heal persecution of » Of john the baptist
Imprisonment » Of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Sends two disciples to jesus
John's » Disciples
Miracles » The messiah was expected to perform
Prisoners » John the baptist
Prisoners » Visited by friends
Prisons » Persons confined in » Sometimes allowed to be visited by their friends
Wonderful » Works of God » Works of Christ
Works » Christ's

Matthew 11:3 (show verse)

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

Faithlessness » Doubters » John the baptist, as to the messiahship of jesus
Infidelity » Doubters » John the baptist, as to the messiahship of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
John » Sends two disciples to jesus
Miracles » The messiah was expected to perform

Matthew 11:4 (show verse)

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

Blindness » The lord opening the eyes of the blind
Gospel » The poor receiving the gospel
Hearing » The lord opening ears
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Sends two disciples to jesus
Miracles » Jesus was proved to be the messiah by
Offense » Those that are not offended in Christ
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead

Matthew 11:5 (show verse)

the 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.

Blindness » The lord opening the eyes of the blind
Blindness » Miraculous healing of
Jesus The Prophet » Preached the gospel, and worked miracles
Deafness » Natural
Deafness » Miraculous cure of
Gospel » The poor receiving the gospel
The gospel » Preached to » The poor
Hearing » The lord opening ears
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Sends two disciples to jesus
Lameness » Healed by » Jesus
Miracles » Jesus was proved to be the messiah by
Offense » Those that are not offended in Christ
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead

Matthew 11:6 (show verse)

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

the Blessed » Who are not offended at Christ
Christ » Reproves » Rock of offence
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Sends two disciples to jesus
Miracles » Jesus was proved to be the messiah by
Offence » Blessedness of not taking, at Christ
Offense » Those that are not offended in Christ

Matthew 11:7 (show verse)

As 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?

Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
Wind » Movement of the leaves of trees, &c by, noticed

Matthew 11:8 (show verse)

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

Garments » Of the rich » Of the finest materials
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

Matthew 11:9 (show verse)

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

Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist

Matthew 11:10 (show verse)

This is the one about whom it is written,
‘Behold, I send My messenger

ahead of You,

Who will prepare Your way before You.’

Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
Messenger » Figurative
divine Messenger » John the baptist as » Called the "forerunner" of Christ

Matthew 11:11 (show verse)

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.

Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
John the baptist » What was foretold about john the baptist
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
John the baptist » John the baptist being the greatest prophet
Kingdom of God » Those that are least in the kingdom of God

Matthew 11:12 (show verse)

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

Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon

Matthew 11:13 (show verse)

For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John.

Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon

Matthew 11:14 (show verse)

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

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon

Matthew 11:15 (show verse)

He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » The hearing ear
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon

Matthew 11:16 (show verse)

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

Amusements » Of children
Children » Amusements of
Christ and children » Observed the children at play
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Observed the children at play
Commerce » Conducted in fairs
Jesus and children » Observed the children at play
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
Wicked people » Compared with » Wayward children
Wicked, the, are compared to » Wayward children

Matthew 11:17 (show verse)

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

Amusements » Of children
Childhood » Marks of » Petty complaints
Children » Amusements of
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Jesus discourses upon
Marks » Of childhood » Petty complaints
Music » The jews used » In dances

Matthew 11:18 (show verse)

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

Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Total abstinence » Instances of » John the baptist
Asceticism » Instances of the practice of » John the baptist
Bigotry » Instances of » Of being a gluttonous man and a winebibber (a wino)
Epicureans » Reject john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
John » Affected probably by the doctrines of the stoics
John » A nazarite
John » Jesus discourses upon
Nazarite » Instances of » John the baptist
Slander » Exemplified » Jews
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Stoicism » Scripture analogies to » Came "neither eating nor drinking,"
Temperance » Total abstinence » Daniel's temperance principles

Matthew 11:19 (show verse)

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.”

Abstemiousness » Instances of » John the baptist
Asceticism » Extreme application of » Rebuked by jesus
Bigotry » Instances of » Of being a gluttonous man and a winebibber (a wino)
Christ » Slandered » Of Christ and his disciples
Christ » Defamed » Accused of gluttony and intemperance
Drunkenness » Falsely accused of » Jesus
Evil » Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » false Accusations » Drunkard
Gluttony » Christ was falsely accused of
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the message from john the baptist (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Friend of sinners
John » Jesus discourses upon
Publicans » Disreputable
the Publicans » The jews » Classed with the most infamous characters
the Publicans » The jews » Despised our lord for associating with
Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Slander » Exemplified » Jews
Slander » Instances of » Of jesus, by the jews falsely charging that he was a winebibber (wino)
Tax » Unpopular
Winebibber (a wino) » Jesus falsely accused of being a

Matthew 11:20 (show verse)

Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His

miracles were done, because they did not repent.

Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
Condemnation » Increased by » Impenitence
Impenitence » Warnings against
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Miracles » Guilt of rejecting the evidence afforded by
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » Responsibility according to
Repentance » Danger of neglecting
Repentance » The wicked » Condemned for neglecting
Reproof » On account of » Impenitence
Wonderful » Works of God » Works of Christ
Works » Christ's

Matthew 11:21 (show verse)

“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.

Ashes » Repenting in
Bethsaida » A city » A city of galilee » Jesus prophesies against
Chorazin » Denunciation against
Condemnation » Increased by » Impenitence
Galilee » Modern towns of » Chorazin
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Miracles » Guilt of rejecting the evidence afforded by
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Repentance » Danger of neglecting
Reproof » On account of » Impenitence
The Sidonians » Character of » Wicked and impenitent
Tyre » City of » To be judged according to its opportunity and privileges
Tyre » Christ » Alluded to the depravity of

Matthew 11:22 (show verse)

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

Condemnation » Increased by » Impenitence
Faith » Commanded
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Judgment » According to privilege
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Miracles » Guilt of rejecting the evidence afforded by
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Repentance » Danger of neglecting
Reproof » On account of » Impenitence
The Sidonians » Character of » Wicked and impenitent
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Tyre » City of » To be judged according to its opportunity and privileges
Tyre » Christ » Alluded to the depravity of

Matthew 11:23 (show verse)

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.

Capernaum » His prophecy against
Condemnation » Increased by » Impenitence
Hades » The unseen world, translated "hell" in av, but in the r. V. The word "hades" is retained
Hell » Hades
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » The destruction of capernaum
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Miracles » Guilt of rejecting the evidence afforded by
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Repentance » Danger of neglecting
Reproof » On account of » Impenitence

Matthew 11:24 (show verse)

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

Condemnation » Increased by » Impenitence
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Miracles » Guilt of rejecting the evidence afforded by
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Punishment of the The Wicked » Shall be » Increased by neglect of privileges
Repentance » Danger of neglecting
Reproof » On account of » Impenitence
Sodomites » To be judged according to opportunity

Matthew 11:25 (show verse)

At 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.

Apostles » Unlearned
Babes » A symbol of the guileless
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Public prayers of Christ
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
Heaven/the heavens » The lord being king of heaven
Hiding » Who knowledge is hid from
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Knowledge » Who knows the lord
Labor » Who shall rest from their labors
Learning » The reward for learning of the lord
Lowliness » Jesus Christ being lowly in heart
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Public, of Christ
Prudence » Of the wicked » Keeps them from the knowledge of the gospel
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Righteous » Compared with » Babies
compared to Saints » Babes
Simplicity » General references to
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are made wise by God
Thankfulness » Jesus set an example of
Thanksgiving » Christ set an example of
Yoke » The yoke of jesus Christ

Matthew 11:26 (show verse)

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

Hiding » Who knowledge is hid from
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Knowledge » Who knows the lord
Labor » Who shall rest from their labors
Learning » The reward for learning of the lord
Lowliness » Jesus Christ being lowly in heart
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Resurrection » Who the lord reveals things to
Yoke » The yoke of jesus Christ

Matthew 11:27 (show verse)

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.

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As unsearchable, equally with the father
Jesus The Prophet » Alone knows and reveals God
Hiding » Who knowledge is hid from
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Reveals God
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » As unsearchable, equally with the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Knowledge » God the father and jesus Christ knowing each other
Knowledge » Who knows the lord
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Christ's knowledge of the father
Knowledge » Withheld from man » Christ's knowledge of the father
Labor » Who shall rest from their labors
Learning » The reward for learning of the lord
Lowliness » Jesus Christ being lowly in heart
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Yoke » The yoke of jesus Christ

Matthew 11:28 (show verse)

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

Afflicted saints » Christ comforts
Burden » The burden of jesus Christ
Christ » Gifts of » Rest
Comes » The comes of God's word » Come for rest of soul
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Weary and heavy-laden
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Rest
Endowments » Spiritual promised » Spiritual rest
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Rest
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » Spiritual rest
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Rest
God » Spiritual promised » Spiritual rest
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Come for rest of soul
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Spiritual rest
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Labor » Who shall rest from their labors
Learning » The reward for learning of the lord
Lowliness » Jesus Christ being lowly in heart
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Rest
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Spiritual rest
Yoke » The yoke of jesus Christ

Matthew 11:29 (show verse)

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.

Afflicted saints » Christ comforts
Burden » The burden of jesus Christ
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christ » Mediator » Meekness of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Spirit of » Meek and lowly
Christ, character of » Meek
Christ, character of » Lowly in heart
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Weary and heavy-laden
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Meekness
fruit of the Spirit » Gentleness
Gentleness » Of Christ
Heart » Renewed » Lowly
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility » Christ, an example of
Humility of Christ » Declared by himself
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Labor » Who shall rest from their labors
Learning » The reward for learning of the lord
Lessons of life » The great teacher of says
Life » Lessons of » The great teacher of says
Lowliness » Jesus Christ being lowly in heart
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
Meekness » Christ set an example of
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Rest » Spiritual
Rest, spiritual » Found in Christ's service
Spirit of Christ » Meek and lowly
Spiritual » Rest » Found in Christ's service
Yoke » Figurative
Yoke » The yoke of jesus Christ

Matthew 11:30 (show verse)

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Afflicted saints » Christ comforts
Burden » The burden of jesus Christ
Of Christ Compassion » Manifested for the » Weary and heavy-laden
fruit of the Spirit » Gentleness
Jesus Christ » History of » Rebukes the unbelieving cities about capernaum
Labor » Who shall rest from their labors
Learning » The reward for learning of the lord
Lowliness » Jesus Christ being lowly in heart
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Yoke » Figurative
Yoke » The yoke of jesus Christ