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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

ἐρχόμενος accompany, appear, bring G2064
ἔμπροσθέν against, at, before G1715
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
πλὴν but (rather), except, nevertheless G4133
γῇ country, earth(-ly), ground G1093

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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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