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Matthew 11 : 7 - 19

Chapter 11

7As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
8But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
10For this is he of whom it is written: "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.'
11"Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
14And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come.
15He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
16"But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions,
17and saying: "We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not lament.'
18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, "He has a demon.'
19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, "Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children."


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