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Matthew 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 28

1 And it happened when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, He left there to teach and to proclaim in their cities.

2 But hearing in the prison of the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples,

3 John said to Him, Are You the One coming, or are we to look for another?

4 And answering, Jesus said to them, Going, relate to John what you hear and see:

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Chapter Summary

2 John sends his disciples to Christ. 7 Christ’s testimony concerning John. 18 The opinion of the people concerning John and Christ. 20 Christ upbraids the unthankfulness and unrepentance of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum: 28 and calls to him all such as feel the burden of their sins.

Key Greek Words

προφήτης prophet G4396
μετανοέω repent G3340
οὐαί woe G3759
ζυγός yoke G2218
ἀνάπαυσις rest G372
φορτίον burden G5413

People & Context

Jesus

Testifies of John, reproaches the unrepentant cities, and calls the burdened to take His yoke and find rest

John the Baptist

In prison, sends disciples to ask if Jesus is the Coming One; Jesus praises him as more than a prophet

Elijah

Jesus identifies John the Baptist as the Elijah who was to come

The Father

Addressed by Jesus as Lord of heaven and earth who reveals the Son to babes

Timeline

Jesus Answers John the Baptist

Jesus sends report of His miracles to an imprisoned John the Baptist, declaring him the prophesied messenger and greater than any prophet.

Matthew 11:1-19

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