Thematic Bible
Matthew 11:1 (show verse)
When Jesus finished instructing his twelve disciples, he left to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 11:2 (show verse)
While in prison, John heard news of what Christ was doing. He sent his disciples.
Matthew 11:3 (show verse)
They asked Jesus: Are you the Expected One or should we look for another?
Matthew 11:4 (show verse)
And Jesus answered: Go tell John the things you hear and see.
Matthew 11:5 (show verse)
The blind receive their sight. The lame walk! The lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear. The dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.
Matthew 11:6 (show verse)
Blessed and happy is he who is not offended by me.
Matthew 11:7 (show verse)
When these men left, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John. What did you go into the wilderness to find? Did you look for a reed shaken by the wind?
Matthew 11:8 (show verse)
What did you expect to see, a man clothed in fancy clothes? Those who wear fancy clothes are in king's houses.
Matthew 11:9 (show verse)
Did you go to see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet!
Matthew 11:10 (show verse)
This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare the way for you.'
Matthew 11:11 (show verse)
I tell you, there is none, born of women, greater then John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:12 (show verse)
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been man's goal, and men of violence have attempted to take it by force.
Matthew 11:13 (show verse)
For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.
Matthew 11:14 (show verse)
If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
Matthew 11:15 (show verse)
He who has ears to hear let him listen!
Matthew 11:16 (show verse)
Of what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their playmates.
Matthew 11:17 (show verse)
They say: 'We piped for you and you did not dance. We cried and you did not mourn.'
Matthew 11:18 (show verse)
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'
Matthew 11:19 (show verse)
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'A gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Wisdom is justified by its actions.
Matthew 11:20 (show verse)
Then he denounced the cities where most of his mighty works were done, because they did not repent.
Matthew 11:21 (show verse)
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon that were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Matthew 11:22 (show verse)
I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgment than for you.
Matthew 11:23 (show verse)
Will you, Capernaum, be exalted into heaven? You will go down into the grave. If the mighty works had been done in Sodom, which were done in you, it would have remained until this day.
Matthew 11:24 (show verse)
But I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the Day of Judgment, than for you.
Matthew 11:25 (show verse)
Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)
Matthew 11:26 (show verse)
Yes, Father, for it was very pleasing in your sight.
Matthew 11:27 (show verse)
All things have been delivered to me from my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and only the Son knows the Father. The Son tells others about the Father so that they can know him too.
Matthew 11:28 (show verse)
Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29 (show verse)
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
Matthew 11:30 (show verse)
for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.