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Matthew 11:2 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 11:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 11 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,”
Matthew 11:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 11:2
John the Baptist, imprisoned by Herod, sends disciples to Jesus: 'Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?' (συ ει ο ερχομενος η ετερον προσδοκωμεν). John's question reveals human doubt amid suffering. The one who proclaimed Jesus as Lamb of God (John 1:29) now questions. 'He that should come' (ο ερχομενος) refers to Messiah. John expected messianic judgment and kingdom establishment; instead he languishes in prison while Jesus teaches and heals. Suffering tests faith. John's honest question isn't unbelief but wrestling with unfulfilled expectations. Jesus welcomes honest quest...
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Cross-References for Matthew 11:2
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“and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias”
“and bound him”
“saying”
“he withdrew into Galilee.”
“And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.”
“When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John”
“while Apollos was at Corinth”
“being reproved by him for Herodias”
“For John was not yet cast into prison.”
“fourteen generations.”