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Matthew 11:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 11:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 11 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,”
Matthew 11:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 11:16
'But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.' Jesus pronounces His disciples blessed (μακάριοι/makarioi, supremely happy, fortunate) because they possess spiritual sight and hearing—God's gracious gift. This beatitude contrasts sharply with verse 15's description of those whose eyes and ears remain spiritually closed. The blessing isn't for superior intellect, moral achievement, or religious effort but for receiving God's revelation. The verb tenses matter: 'they see' and 'they hear' (present active) indicate ongoing spiritual perception. Reformed theology recognizes...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 11:16
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“{So reads TR. MT omits But the Lord said,} To what then will I liken the people of this generation? What are they like?,And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?,,,,,,,,”
“all these things will come upon this generation.”
“daughter of Jerusalem? What shall I compare to you”
“How will we liken the Kingdom of God? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?,And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?,,,,,,,,”
“What is the Kingdom of God like? To what shall I compare it?,Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?,,,,,,,,”
“how can you”
“this generation{The word for generation (genea) can also be translated as race.} will not pass away”