Matthew 11:16
1599 Geneva Bible
16 (A)[a]But whereunto shall I liken this generation? [b]It is like unto little children which sit in the markets, and call unto their fellows,
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- Matthew 11:16 There are none more stout and stubborn enemies of the Gospel, than they to whom it ought to be most acceptable.
- Matthew 11:16 He blameth the frowardness of this age, by a proverb, in that they could be moved neither with rough, nor gentle dealing.
Matthew 11:16
New International Version
16 “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:
Matthew 11:16
New King James Version
16 (A)“But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions,
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Matthew 11:16
English Standard Version
16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,
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