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Matthew 11
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Matthew 11
New International Reader's Version
Jesus and John the Baptist
11 Jesus finished teaching his 12 disciples. Then he went on to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.
2 John the Baptist was in prison. When he heard about the actions of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to him. 3 They asked Jesus, “Are you the one who is supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?”
4 Jesus replied, “Go back to John. Report to him what you hear and see. 5 Blind people receive sight. Disabled people walk. Those who have skin diseases are made ‘clean.’ Deaf people hear. Those who are dead are raised to life. And the good news is preached to those who are poor. 6 Blessed is anyone who does not give up their faith because of me.”
7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. People who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces. 9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 He is the one written about in Scripture. It says,
“ ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you.
He will prepare your way for you.’ (Malachi 3:1)
11 What I’m about to tell you is true. No one more important than John the Baptist has ever been born. But the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is more important than he is. 12 Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been under attack. And violent people are taking hold of it. 13 All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John came. 14 If you are willing to accept it, John is the Elijah who was supposed to come. 15 Whoever has ears should listen.
16 “What can I compare today’s people to? They are like children sitting in the markets and calling out to others. They say,
17 “ ‘We played the flute for you.
But you didn’t dance.
We sang a funeral song.
But you didn’t become sad.’
18 When John came, he didn’t eat or drink as you do. And people say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And people say, ‘This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and “sinners.” ’ By wise actions wisdom is shown to be right.”
Towns That Do Not Turn Away From Sin
20 Jesus began to speak against the towns where he had done most of his miracles. The people there had not turned away from their sins. So he said, 21 “How terrible it will be for you, Chorazin! How terrible for you, Bethsaida! Suppose the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon. They would have turned away from their sins long ago. They would have put on clothes for mourning. They would have sat down in ashes. 22 But I tell you this. On judgment day it will be easier for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23 And what about you, Capernaum? Will you be lifted to the heavens? No! You will go down to the place of the dead. Suppose the miracles done in you had been done in Sodom. It would still be here today. 24 But I tell you this. On judgment day it will be easier for Sodom than for you.”
Rest for All Who Are Tired
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children. 26 Yes, Father. This is what you wanted to do.
27 “My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows the Son. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make him known.
28 “Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. 29 Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls. 30 Serving me is easy, and my load is light.”
Mateo 11
La Biblia de las Américas
Mateo 11
La Biblia de las Américas
Jesús sale a enseñar y predicar
11 Y sucedió que cuando Jesús terminó de dar instrucciones a sus doce discípulos(A), se fue de allí a enseñar y predicar[a] en las ciudades de ellos(B).
Jesús y los discípulos de Juan
2 (C)Y al oír Juan en la cárcel de las obras de Cristo[b], mandó por medio de sus discípulos 3 a decirle: ¿Eres tú el que ha de venir[c](D), o esperaremos a otro? 4 Y respondiendo Jesús, les dijo: Id y contad a Juan lo que oís y veis: 5 los ciegos reciben la vista y los cojos andan, los leprosos quedan limpios, los sordos oyen(E), los muertos son resucitados y a los pobres se les anuncia el evangelio[d](F). 6 Y bienaventurado es el que no se escandaliza de mí(G).
Jesús habla de Juan el Bautista
7 Mientras ellos se marchaban, Jesús comenzó a hablar a las multitudes acerca de Juan: ¿Qué salisteis a ver en el desierto(H)? ¿Una caña sacudida por el viento? 8 Mas, ¿qué salisteis a ver? ¿Un hombre vestido con ropas finas? Mirad, los que usan ropas finas están en los palacios[e] de los reyes. 9 Pero, ¿qué salisteis a ver? ¿A un profeta(I)? Sí, os digo, y uno que es más que un profeta. 10 Este es de quien está escrito:
«He aquí, yo envío mi mensajero delante de tu faz,
quien preparará tu camino delante de ti(J)».
11 En verdad os digo que entre los nacidos de mujer[f] no se ha levantado nadie mayor que Juan el Bautista; sin embargo, el más pequeño en el reino de los cielos es mayor que él. 12 Y desde los días de Juan el Bautista(K) hasta ahora, el reino de los cielos sufre violencia[g], y los violentos lo conquistan por la fuerza[h]. 13 Porque todos los profetas y la ley profetizaron hasta Juan. 14 Y si queréis aceptarlo, él es Elías(L), el que había de venir[i]. 15 El que tiene oídos[j], que oiga(M). 16 Pero, ¿con qué compararé a esta generación? Es semejante a los muchachos que se sientan en las plazas, que dan voces a los otros, 17 y dicen: «Os tocamos la flauta, y no bailasteis; entonamos endechas, y no os lamentasteis[k]». 18 Porque vino Juan que no comía(N) ni bebía(O), y dicen: «Tiene un demonio(P)». 19 Vino el Hijo del Hombre, que come y bebe, y dicen: «Mirad, un hombre glotón y bebedor de vino, amigo de recaudadores de impuestos[l] y de pecadores(Q)». Pero[m] la sabiduría se justifica por sus hechos[n].
Ayes sobre ciudades de Galilea
20 Entonces comenzó a increpar a las ciudades en las que había hecho la mayoría de sus milagros[o], porque no se habían arrepentido(R). 21 ¡(S)Ay de ti, Corazín! ¡Ay de ti, Betsaida(T)! Porque si los milagros[p] que se hicieron en vosotras se hubieran hecho en Tiro y en Sidón(U), hace tiempo que se hubieran arrepentido en cilicio y ceniza(V). 22 Por eso os digo que en el día del juicio(W) será más tolerable(X) el castigo para Tiro y Sidón que para vosotras. 23 Y tú, Capernaúm(Y), ¿acaso serás elevada hasta los cielos? ¡Hasta el Hades[q](Z) descenderás[r](AA)! Porque si los milagros[s] que se hicieron en ti se hubieran hecho en Sodoma(AB), esta hubiera permanecido hasta hoy. 24 Sin embargo, os digo que en el día del juicio(AC) será más tolerable(AD) el castigo para la tierra de Sodoma que para ti.
La gran invitación
25 (AE)En aquel tiempo[t], hablando[u] Jesús, dijo: Te alabo[v], Padre(AF), Señor del cielo y de la tierra, porque ocultaste estas cosas a sabios e inteligentes(AG), y las revelaste a los niños. 26 Sí, Padre(AH), porque así fue de tu agrado. 27 Todas las cosas me han sido entregadas por mi Padre(AI); y nadie conoce[w] al Hijo, sino el Padre, ni nadie conoce[x] al Padre, sino el Hijo(AJ), y aquel a quien el Hijo se lo quiera revelar. 28 Venid a mí, todos los que estáis cansados[y] y cargados, y yo os haré descansar(AK). 29 Tomad mi yugo sobre vosotros y aprended de mí(AL), que soy manso y humilde de corazón, y hallareis descanso para vuestras almas(AM). 30 Porque mi yugo es fácil[z] y mi carga ligera(AN).
Footnotes
- Mateo 11:1 O, proclamar
- Mateo 11:2 I.e., el Mesías
- Mateo 11:3 Lit., el que viene; véase Juan 11:27 y nota
- Mateo 11:5 O, las buenas nuevas
- Mateo 11:8 Lit., las casas
- Mateo 11:11 Lit., mujeres
- Mateo 11:12 O, al reino de los cielos se entra por la fuerza
- Mateo 11:12 O, lo toman para sí
- Mateo 11:14 O, que ha de venir
- Mateo 11:15 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: oídos para oír
- Mateo 11:17 Lit., no os golpeasteis el pecho
- Mateo 11:19 O, publicanos; i.e., los que explotaban la recaudación de los impuestos romanos
- Mateo 11:19 Lit., Y
- Mateo 11:19 Algunos mss. dicen: hijos
- Mateo 11:20 O, hechos poderosos
- Mateo 11:21 O, hechos poderosos
- Mateo 11:23 I.e., región de los muertos
- Mateo 11:23 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: serás hundida
- Mateo 11:23 O, hechos poderosos
- Mateo 11:25 O, aquella ocasión
- Mateo 11:25 Lit., respondiendo
- Mateo 11:25 O, reconozco para tu gloria
- Mateo 11:27 O, conoce perfectamente
- Mateo 11:27 O, conoce perfectamente
- Mateo 11:28 O, exhaustos de tanto trabajar
- Mateo 11:30 O, agradable, o, suave
Matthew 11
New International Version
Matthew 11
New International Version
Jesus and John the Baptist(A)
11 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples,(B) he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.[a]
2 When John,(C) who was in prison,(D) heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come,(E) or should we expect someone else?”
4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[b] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.(F) 6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”(G)
7 As John’s(H) disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness(I) to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces. 9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?(J) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written:
11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence,[d] and violent people have been raiding it. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.(M) 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.(N) 15 Whoever has ears, let them hear.(O)
16 “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:
17 “‘We played the pipe for you,
and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge,
and you did not mourn.’
18 For John came neither eating(P) nor drinking,(Q) and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’(R) But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.”
Woe on Unrepentant Towns(S)
20 Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida!(T) For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon,(U) they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.(V) 22 But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.(W) 23 And you, Capernaum,(X) will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades.[e](Y) For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. 24 But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”(Z)
The Father Revealed in the Son(AA)
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father,(AB) Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.(AC) 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.
27 “All things have been committed to me(AD) by my Father.(AE) No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.(AF)
28 “Come to me,(AG) all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.(AH) 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,(AI) for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.(AJ) 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”(AK)
Footnotes
- Matthew 11:1 Greek in their towns
- Matthew 11:5 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
- Matthew 11:10 Mal. 3:1
- Matthew 11:12 Or been forcefully advancing
- Matthew 11:23 That is, the realm of the dead
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