¹⁷ And in that day I will become angry^(A) with them and forsake^(B) them; I will hide^(C) my face^(D) from them, and they will be destroyed. Many disasters^(E) and calamities will come on them, and in that day they will ask, ‘Have not these disasters come on us because our God is not with us?’^{(F) 18} And I will certainly hide my face in that day because of all their wickedness in turning to other gods.

³¹ Jesus went on to say, “To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? ³² They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other:

⁸ I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man^(A) comes,^(B) will he find faith on the earth?”

¹⁹ “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

¹⁷ “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.”

¹⁶ “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: