Matthew 11
English Standard Version
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.
2 (A)Now when John heard (B)in prison about the deeds of (C)the Christ, he sent word by (D)his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you (E)the one who is to come, or shall we (F)look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 (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. 6 And blessed is the one who (I)is not offended by me.”
7 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? 8 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. 9 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
- Matthew 11:5 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13
- Matthew 11:8 Or Why then did you go out? To see a man
- Matthew 11:9 Some manuscripts Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?
- Matthew 11:12 Or has been coming violently
- Matthew 11:15 Some manuscripts omit to hear
- Matthew 11:19 Some manuscripts children (compare Luke 7:35)
- Matthew 11:26 Or for so it pleased you well
Mateo 11
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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)Al oír Juan en la cárcel de las obras de Cristo[b], mandó por medio de sus discípulos 3 a decir a Jesús: «¿Eres Tú el que ha de venir[c](D), o esperaremos a otro?».
4 Jesús les respondió: «Vayan y cuenten a Juan lo que oyen y ven: 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(F). 6 Y bienaventurado es el que no se escandaliza de Mí(G)».
Jesús habla de Juan el Bautista
7 Mientras ellos se iban, Jesús comenzó a hablar a las multitudes acerca de Juan: «¿Qué salieron a ver en el desierto(H)? ¿Una caña sacudida por el viento? 8 Pero, ¿qué salieron a ver? ¿Un hombre vestido con ropas finas? Miren, los que usan ropas finas están en los palacios[d]de los reyes. 9 Pero, ¿qué salieron a ver? ¿A un profeta(I)? Sí, les digo, y uno que es más que un profeta. 10 Este es de quien está escrito:
“Mira, Yo envío Mi mensajero delante de Ti,
Quien preparará Tu camino delante de Ti(J) ”.
11 En verdad les digo que entre los nacidos de mujer[e] 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 Desde los días de Juan el Bautista(K)hasta ahora, el reino de los cielos sufre violencia[f], y los violentos lo conquistan por la fuerza[g]. 13 Porque todos los profetas y la ley profetizaron hasta Juan. 14 Y si quieren aceptarlo, él es Elías(L), el que había de venir[h]. 15 El que tiene oídos[i], 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: “Les tocamos la flauta, y no bailaron; entonamos endechas[j], y no se lamentaron[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: “Miren, 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 Jesús comenzó a reprender 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 ustedes se hubieran hecho en Tiro y en Sidón(U), hace tiempo que se hubieran arrepentido en cilicio y ceniza(V). 22 Por eso les digo que en el día del juicio(W)será más tolerable(X)el castigo para Tiro y Sidón que para ustedes.
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, les 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], Jesús dijo: «Te alabo[u], 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[v] al Hijo, sino el Padre, ni nadie conoce[w] al Padre, sino el Hijo(AJ) , y aquel a quien el Hijo se lo quiera revelar.
28 »Vengan a Mí, todos los que están cansados[x] y cargados, y Yo los haré descansar(AK) . 29 Tomen Mi yugo sobre ustedes y aprendan de Mí(AL), que Yo soy manso y humilde de corazón, y hallarán descanso para sus almas(AM). 30 Porque Mi yugo es fácil[y]y Mi carga ligera(AN)».
Footnotes
- 11:1 O proclamar.
- 11:2 I.e. el Mesías.
- 11:3 Lit. el que viene; véase Juan 11:27 y nota.
- 11:8 Lit. las casas.
- 11:11 Lit. mujeres.
- 11:12 O al reino de los cielos se entra por la fuerza.
- 11:12 O lo toman para sí.
- 11:14 O que ha de venir.
- 11:15 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: oídos para oír.
- 11:17 O cantos fúnebres.
- 11:17 Lit. no se golpearon el pecho.
- 11:19 O publicanos; i.e. los que explotaban la recaudación de los impuestos romanos.
- 11:19 Lit. Y.
- 11:19 Algunos mss. dicen: hijos.
- 11:20 O hechos poderosos.
- 11:21 O hechos poderosos.
- 11:23 I.e. región de los muertos.
- 11:23 Algunos mss. antiguos dicen: serás hundida.
- 11:23 O hechos poderosos.
- 11:25 O aquella ocasión.
- 11:25 O reconozco para tu gloria.
- 11:27 O conoce perfectamente.
- 11:27 O conoce perfectamente.
- 11:28 O exhaustos de tanto trabajar.
- 11:30 O agradable, o suave.
Matthew 11
King James Version
11 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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