John's question
And when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their towns. Now when John heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to him, Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another? Jesus answered them, Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the people with leprosy are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is anyone who isn't offended by me. And as they left, Jesus began to say to the crowds about John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look — those who wear fine clothing are in kings' houses. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Because this is the one it is written about: Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. I tell you the truth, among those born of women there hasn't risen anyone greater than John the Baptist. And yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Because all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to receive it, this is Elias, who was to come. Anyone who has ears to hear, let him hear.
And it happened that when Jesus had finished ordering his twelve disciples, he left there to teach and to preach in their towns. Now when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said to him: Are you the one who's coming, or should we look for another? Jesus answered them: Go and show John again the things you hear and see. The blind get their sight and the lame walk, the ones with skin disease are cleaned and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up and the poor have the good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who isn't put off because of me. And as they left, Jesus started to say to the crowds about John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look — the ones who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. Because this is the one it's written about: Look — I send my messenger in front of your face, who'll get your way ready in front of you. Truly I say to you, among the ones born of women there hasn't got up a greater than John the Baptist. But the one who's least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than him. And from the days of John the Baptist right to now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Because all the prophets and the teaching prophesied till John. And if you'll take it, this is Elijah who was to come. The one who's got ears to hear, let him hear.
And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their 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. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
And when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their towns.
And it happened that when Jesus had finished ordering his twelve disciples, he left there to teach and to preach in their towns.
And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Now when John heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
Now when John had heard in prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
and said to him, Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?
and said to him: Are you the one who's coming, or should we look for another?
And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
Jesus answered them, Go and tell John what you hear and see:
Jesus answered them: Go and show John again the things you hear and see.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the people with leprosy are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
The blind get their sight and the lame walk, the ones with skin disease are cleaned and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up and the poor have the good news preached to them.
The blind receive their 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.
And blessed is anyone who isn't offended by me.
And blessed is the one who isn't put off because of me.
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
And as they left, Jesus began to say to the crowds about John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
And as they left, Jesus started to say to the crowds about John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look — those who wear fine clothing are in kings' houses.
But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look — the ones who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
Because this is the one it is written about: Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.
Because this is the one it's written about: Look — I send my messenger in front of your face, who'll get your way ready in front of you.
For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
I tell you the truth, among those born of women there hasn't risen anyone greater than John the Baptist. And yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is.
Truly I say to you, among the ones born of women there hasn't got up a greater than John the Baptist. But the one who's least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than him.
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
And from the days of John the Baptist right to now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Because all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
Because all the prophets and the teaching prophesied till John.
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
And if you are willing to receive it, this is Elias, who was to come.
And if you'll take it, this is Elijah who was to come.
And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
Anyone who has ears to hear, let him hear.
The one who's got ears to hear, let him hear.
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
This generation
But what should I compare this generation to? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their fellows, saying, We played the pipe for you and you didn't dance. We sang a lament and you didn't mourn. Because John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon. The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Look — a glutton and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners. But wisdom is proved right by her children.
But what'll I compare this generation to? It's like children sitting in the markets and calling to their mates, and saying: We've piped to you, and you haven't danced. We've mourned to you, and you haven't wept. Because John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say: He's got a demon. The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say: Look — a greedy man and a drinker, a mate of tax collectors and sinners. But wisdom is shown right by her children.
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
But what should I compare this generation to? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their fellows,
But what'll I compare this generation to? It's like children sitting in the markets and calling to their mates,
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
saying, We played the pipe for you and you didn't dance. We sang a lament and you didn't mourn.
and saying: We've piped to you, and you haven't danced. We've mourned to you, and you haven't wept.
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
Because John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon.
Because John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say: He's got a demon.
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Look — a glutton and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax collectors and sinners. But wisdom is proved right by her children.
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say: Look — a greedy man and a drinker, a mate of tax collectors and sinners. But wisdom is shown right by her children.
The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Trouble to the towns
Then he began to tell off the towns where most of his mighty works had been done, because they hadn't repented. Trouble is coming to you, Chorazin. Trouble is coming to you, Bethsaida. Because if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in coarse mourning cloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgement than for you. And you, Capernaum, lifted up to heaven — you will be brought down to hell. Because if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have stood to this day. But I tell you that it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgement than for you.
Then he started to tell off the towns his mightiest works were done in, because they didn't turn back. Trouble is coming to you, Chorazin. Trouble is coming to you, Bethsaida. Because if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon that have been done in you, they'd have turned back a long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say to you, it'll be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment than for you. And you, Capernaum, that are lifted up to heaven, will be brought down to hell. Because if the mighty works had been done in Sodom that have been done in you, it would have stayed right to this day. But I say to you that it'll be more bearable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
Then he began to tell off the towns where most of his mighty works had been done, because they hadn't repented.
Then he started to tell off the towns his mightiest works were done in, because they didn't turn back.
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Trouble is coming to you, Chorazin. Trouble is coming to you, Bethsaida. Because if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in coarse mourning cloth and ashes.
Trouble is coming to you, Chorazin. Trouble is coming to you, Bethsaida. Because if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon that have been done in you, they'd have turned back a long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgement than for you.
But I say to you, it'll be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment than for you.
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
And you, Capernaum, lifted up to heaven — you will be brought down to hell. Because if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have stood to this day.
And you, Capernaum, that are lifted up to heaven, will be brought down to hell. Because if the mighty works had been done in Sodom that have been done in you, it would have stayed right to this day.
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
But I tell you that it will be more bearable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgement than for you.
But I say to you that it'll be more bearable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.
But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
Come to me
At that time Jesus answered, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and clever, and have revealed them to little children. Even so, Father, because that is what seemed good in your eyes. Everything has been handed over to me by my Father. And nobody knows the Son except the Father. And nobody knows the Father except the Son, and anyone the Son chooses to reveal him to. Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart. And you will find rest for your souls. Because my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
At that time Jesus answered: I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you've hidden these things from the wise and understanding and have shown them to babies. Yes, Father. Because that's how it seemed good in your sight. Everything is handed over to me by my Father. And nobody knows the Son except the Father. And nobody knows the Father except the Son and the one the Son will show him to. Come to me, all you who work hard and are heavy loaded, and I'll give you rest. Take my yoke on you and learn of me. Because I'm meek and lowly in heart. And you'll find rest for your souls. Because my yoke is easy and my load is light.
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered 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 whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
At that time Jesus answered, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and clever, and have revealed them to little children.
At that time Jesus answered: I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you've hidden these things from the wise and understanding and have shown them to babies.
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Even so, Father, because that is what seemed good in your eyes.
Yes, Father. Because that's how it seemed good in your sight.
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Everything has been handed over to me by my Father. And nobody knows the Son except the Father. And nobody knows the Father except the Son, and anyone the Son chooses to reveal him to.
Everything is handed over to me by my Father. And nobody knows the Son except the Father. And nobody knows the Father except the Son and the one the Son will show him to.
All things are delivered 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 whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Come to me, all you who work hard and are heavy loaded, and I'll give you rest.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart. And you will find rest for your souls.
Take my yoke on you and learn of me. Because I'm meek and lowly in heart. And you'll find rest for your souls.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Because my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Because my yoke is easy and my load is light.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.