ESV Reformation Study Bible – Matt 11:19
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Matt 11:19

11:19 Son of Man. See note 8:20.

wisdom is justified by her deeds. Jesus uses a proverb to make a point about Himself. The “children” in view are His own messianic deeds (vv. 2–5). The things done by Christ as “wisdom” (1 Cor. 1:30) “justify” Him, or demonstrate that He is right (James 3:17, 18).