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Jesus e João Batista

11 Quando Jesus terminou de dar essas instruções a seus doze discípulos, saiu para ensinar e anunciar sua mensagem nas cidades da região.

João Batista, que estava na prisão, soube de todas as coisas que o Cristo estava fazendo. Por isso, enviou seus discípulos para perguntarem a Jesus: “O senhor é aquele que haveria de vir, ou devemos esperar algum outro?”.

Jesus respondeu: “Voltem a João e contem a ele o que vocês veem e ouvem: os cegos veem, os aleijados andam, os leprosos são purificados, os surdos ouvem, os mortos são ressuscitados e as boas-novas são anunciadas aos pobres”. E disse ainda: “Felizes são aqueles que não se sentem ofendidos por minha causa”.

Enquanto os discípulos de João saíam, Jesus começou a falar a respeito dele para as multidões: “Que tipo de homem vocês foram ver no deserto? Um caniço que qualquer brisa agita? Afinal, o que esperavam ver? Um homem vestido com roupas caras? Não, quem veste roupas caras mora em palácios. Acaso procuravam um profeta? Sim, ele é mais que profeta. 10 João é o homem ao qual as Escrituras se referem quando dizem:

‘Envio meu mensageiro adiante de ti,

e ele preparará teu caminho à tua frente!’.[a]

11 “Eu lhes digo a verdade: de todos os que nasceram de mulher, nenhum é maior que João Batista. E, no entanto, até o menor no reino dos céus é maior que ele. 12 Desde os dias em que João pregava, o reino dos céus sofre violência, e pessoas violentas o atacam.[b] 13 Pois, antes de João vir, todos os profetas e a lei de Moisés falavam dos dias de João com grande expectativa, 14 e, se vocês estiverem dispostos a aceitar o que eu digo,[c] ele é Elias, aquele que os profetas disseram que viria.[d] 15 Quem é capaz de ouvir, ouça com atenção!

16 “A que posso comparar esta geração? Ela se parece com crianças que brincam na praça. Queixam-se a seus amigos:

17 ‘Tocamos flauta,

e vocês não dançaram;

entoamos lamentos,

e vocês não se entristeceram’.

18 Quando João apareceu, não costumava comer nem beber em público, e vocês disseram: ‘Está possuído por demônio’. 19 O Filho do Homem, por sua vez, come e bebe, e vocês dizem: ‘É comilão e beberrão, amigo de cobradores de impostos e pecadores’. Mas a sabedoria é comprovada pelos resultados que produz”.

Julgamento para os que não creem

20 Então Jesus começou a denunciar as cidades onde ele havia feito muitos milagres, pois não tinham se arrependido. 21 “Que aflição as espera, Corazim e Betsaida! Porque, se nas cidades de Tiro e Sidom tivessem sido realizados os milagres que realizei em vocês, há muito tempo seus habitantes teriam se arrependido e demonstrado isso vestindo panos de saco e jogando cinzas sobre a cabeça. 22 Eu lhes digo que, no dia do juízo, Tiro e Sidom serão tratadas com menos rigor que vocês.

23 “E você, Cafarnaum, será elevada até o céu? Não, descerá até o lugar dos mortos.[e] Porque, se na cidade de Sodoma tivessem sido realizados os milagres que realizei em você, ela estaria de pé ainda hoje. 24 Eu lhe digo que, no dia do juízo, Sodoma será tratada com menos rigor que você”.

Jesus agradece ao Pai

25 Naquela ocasião, Jesus orou da seguinte maneira: “Pai, Senhor dos céus e da terra, eu te agradeço porque escondeste estas coisas dos que se consideram sábios e instruídos e as revelaste aos que são como crianças. 26 Sim, Pai, foi do teu agrado fazê-lo assim.

27 “Meu Pai me confiou todas as coisas. Ninguém conhece verdadeiramente o Filho, a não ser o Pai, e ninguém conhece verdadeiramente o Pai, a não ser o Filho e aqueles a quem o Filho escolhe revelá-lo.

28 “Venham a mim todos vocês que estão cansados e sobrecarregados, e eu lhes darei descanso. 29 Tomem sobre vocês o meu jugo. Deixem que eu lhes ensine, pois sou manso e humilde de coração, e encontrarão descanso para a alma. 30 Meu jugo é fácil de carregar, e o fardo que lhes dou é leve”.

Footnotes

  1. 11.10 Ml 3.1.
  2. 11.12 Ou o reino dos céus avança à força, e quem se esforça se apossa dele.
  3. 11.14a Oua aceitá-lo.
  4. 11.14b Ver Ml 4.5.
  5. 11.23 Em grego, até o Hades.

John the Baptist Sends Messengers to Jesus(A)

11 Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to (B)teach and to preach in their cities.

(C)And when John had heard (D)in prison about the works of Christ, he [a]sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You (E)the Coming One, or do we look for another?”

Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: (F)The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and (G)the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not (H)offended because of Me.”

(I)As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? (J)A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, (K)and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written:

(L)‘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. 12 (M)And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 (N)For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to receive it, he is (O)Elijah who is to come. 15 (P)He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

16 (Q)“But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions, 17 and saying:

‘We played the flute for you,
And you did not dance;
We mourned to you,
And you did not [b]lament.’

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a [c]winebibber, (R)a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ (S)But wisdom is justified by her [d]children.”

Woe to the Impenitent Cities(T)

20 (U)Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent: 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago (V)in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I say to you, (W)it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, (X)who[e] are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I say to you (Y)that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.”

Jesus Gives True Rest(Z)

25 (AA)At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that (AB)You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent (AC)and have revealed them to babes. 26 Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 27 (AD)All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. (AE)Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. 28 Come to (AF)Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you (AG)and learn from Me, for I am [f]gentle and (AH)lowly in heart, (AI)and you will find rest for your souls. 30 (AJ)For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 11:2 NU sent by his
  2. Matthew 11:17 Lit. beat your breast
  3. Matthew 11:19 wine drinker
  4. Matthew 11:19 NU works
  5. Matthew 11:23 NU will you be exalted to heaven? No, you will be
  6. Matthew 11:29 meek

Messengers from John the Baptist

11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

(A)Now when John heard (B)in prison about the deeds of (C)the Christ, he sent word by (D)his disciples and said to him, “Are you (E)the one who is to come, or shall we (F)look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: (G)the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and (H)the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is the one who (I)is not offended by me.”

As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out (J)into the wilderness to see? (K)A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man[b] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. What then did you go out to see? (L)A prophet?[c] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,

(M)“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
    who will prepare your way before you.’

11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 (N)From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[d] and the violent take it by force. 13 (O)For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is (P)Elijah who is to come. 15 (Q)He who has ears to hear,[e] let him hear.

16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,

17 “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
    we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

18 For John came (R)neither eating (S)nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came (T)eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, (U)a friend of (V)tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”[f]

Woe to Unrepentant Cities

20 (W)Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 (X)“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in (Y)Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 (Z)But I tell you, it will be more bearable on (AA)the day of judgment for (AB)Tyre and Sidon than for you. 23 And you, (AC)Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to (AD)Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 (AE)But I tell you that (AF)it will be more tolerable on (AG)the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”

Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest

25 (AH)At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, (AI)Lord of heaven and earth, that (AJ)you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and (AK)revealed them to little children; 26 yes, Father, for such was your (AL)gracious will.[g] 27 (AM)All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son (AN)except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone (AO)to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 (AP)Come to (AQ)me, all who labor and are (AR)heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and (AS)learn from me, for I am (AT)gentle and lowly in heart, and (AU)you will find rest for your souls. 30 For (AV)my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 11:5 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13
  2. Matthew 11:8 Or Why then did you go out? To see a man
  3. Matthew 11:9 Some manuscripts Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?
  4. Matthew 11:12 Or has been coming violently
  5. Matthew 11:15 Some manuscripts omit to hear
  6. Matthew 11:19 Some manuscripts children (compare Luke 7:35)
  7. Matthew 11:26 Or for so it pleased you well