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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.

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

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.

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

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?

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

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.

Si Jesus at si Juan na Tagapagbautismo(A)

11 Matapos turuan ni Jesus ang kanyang 12 tagasunod, umalis siya sa lugar na iyon upang magturo at mangaral sa mga karatig lugar.

Nang nasa bilangguan si Juan na tagapagbautismo, narinig niya ang mga ginagawa ni Jesus, kaya inutusan niya ang kanyang mga tagasunod upang tanungin si Jesus, “Kayo na po ba ang inaasahan naming darating o maghihintay pa kami ng iba?” Sumagot si Jesus sa kanila, “Bumalik kayo kay Juan at sabihin sa kanya ang narinig at nakita ninyo: Nakakakita ang mga bulag, nakakalakad ang mga lumpo, gumagaling ang mga may malubhang sakit sa balat, nakakarinig ang mga bingi, muling nabubuhay ang mga patay, at ipinangangaral sa mga mahihirap ang Magandang Balita. Mapalad ang taong hindi nagdududa[a] sa akin.”

Pagkaalis ng mga tagasunod ni Juan, nagtanong si Jesus sa mga tao, “Noong pumunta kayo kay Juan sa ilang, ano ang inaasahan ninyong makita? Isa bang taong tulad ng talahib na humahapay sa ihip ng hangin? Pumunta ba kayo roon para makita ang isang taong magara ang pananamit? Ang mga taong magara ang pananamit ay sa palasyo ninyo makikita. Pumunta kayo roon para makita ang isang propeta, hindi ba? Totoo, isa nga siyang propeta. At sinasabi ko sa inyo, higit pa siya sa isang propeta. 10 Siya ang binabanggit ng Dios sa Kasulatan, ‘Ipapadala ko ang aking mensahero. Mauuna siya sa iyo upang ihanda ang dadaanan mo.’[b] 11 Sinasabi ko sa inyo ang totoo, walang taong isinilang na mas dakila pa kay Juan. Ngunit mas dakila kaysa sa kanya ang pinakahamak sa mga taong kabilang sa kaharian ng Dios. 12 Mula nang mangaral si Juan hanggang ngayon, nagpupumilit ang mga tao na mapabilang sa kaharian ng Dios.[c] 13 Sapagkat bago pa dumating si Juan, ipinahayag na ng lahat ng propeta at ng Kautusan ni Moises ang tungkol sa paghahari ng Dios. 14 At kung naniniwala kayo sa mga pahayag nila, si Juan na nga ang Elias na inaasahan ninyong darating. 15 Kayong mga nakikinig, dapat ninyo itong pag-isipan!”[d]

16 “Sa anong bagay ko maihahambing ang henerasyong ito? Katulad sila ng mga batang nakaupo sa plasa na sinasabi sa kanilang kalaro, 17 ‘Tinugtugan namin kayo ng tugtuging pangkasal,[e] pero hindi kayo sumayaw! Umawit kami ng awit para sa patay, pero hindi kayo umiyak!’ 18 Katulad nga nila ang mga tao ngayon, dahil nang dumating dito si Juan, nakita nilang nag-aayuno siya at hindi umiinom ng alak, kaya sinabi nila, ‘Sinasaniban siya ng masamang espiritu.’ 19 At nang dumating naman ako, na Anak ng Tao, nakita nilang kumakain ako at umiinom, at sinabi naman nila, ‘Ang taong iyan ay matakaw at lasenggo, at kaibigan ng mga maniningil ng buwis at ng iba pang makasalanan.’ Ganoon pa man, ang mga taong sumusunod sa kalooban ng Dios ay sumasang-ayon na tama ang ipinapagawa ng Dios sa amin.”[f]

Babala sa mga Bayang Hindi Nagsisisi(B)

20 Pagkatapos, tinuligsa ni Jesus ang mga bayang nakasaksi ng maraming himala na kanyang ginawa, dahil hindi sila nagsisi sa kanilang mga kasalanan. 21 Sinabi niya, “Nakakaawa kayong mga taga-Corazin! Nakakaawa rin kayong mga taga-Betsaida! Sapagkat kung sa Tyre at Sidon naganap ang mga himalang ginawa ko sa inyo, matagal na sana silang nagsuot ng sako at naglagay ng abo sa kanilang ulo[g] upang ipakita ang kanilang pagsisisi. 22 Kaya tandaan ninyo na sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, mas mabigat na parusa ang tatanggapin ninyo kaysa sa mga taga-Tyre at taga-Sidon. 23 At kayo namang mga taga-Capernaum, baka akala ninyoʼy papupurihan kayo kahit doon sa langit. Hindi! Ibabagsak kayo sa impyerno![h] Sapagkat kung sa Sodom nangyari ang mga himalang ginawa sa inyo, nananatili pa sana ang lugar na iyon hanggang ngayon. 24 Kaya tandaan ninyo na sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, mas mabigat na parusa ang tatanggapin ninyo kaysa sa mga taga-Sodom.”

May Kapahingahan kay Jesus(C)

25 Nang oras ding iyon, sinabi ni Jesus, “Pinupuri kita Ama, Panginoon ng langit at lupa, dahil inilihim mo ang mga katotohanang ito sa mga taong ang akala sa sarili ay marurunong at matatalino, pero inihayag mo sa mga taong tulad ng bata na kaunti lang ang nalalaman. 26 Oo, Ama, pinupuri kita dahil iyon ang kalooban mo.”

27 Pagkatapos, sinabi niya sa mga tao, “Ibinigay sa akin ng aking Ama ang lahat ng bagay. Walang nakakakilala sa Anak kundi ang Ama, at walang nakakakilala sa Ama kundi ang Anak at ang mga taong nais ng Anak na makakilala sa Ama.

28 “Lumapit kayo sa akin, kayong lahat na nahihirapan at nabibigatan sa inyong pasanin, at bibigyan ko kayo ng kapahingahan. 29 Sundin ninyo ang mga utos ko at matuto kayo sa akin, dahil mabait ako at mababang-loob. Makakapagpahinga kayo, 30 dahil madaling sundin ang aking mga utos, at magaan ang aking mga ipinapagawa.”

Footnotes

  1. 11:6 nagdududa: o, nabigo.
  2. 11:10 Mal. 3:1.
  3. 11:12 May ibaʼt ibang interpretasyon sa talatang ito.
  4. 11:15 sa literal, Ang may tainga ay dapat makinig!
  5. 11:17 tugtuging pangkasal: sa literal, plauta.
  6. 11:19 Ganoon pa man … sa amin: o, Ganoon pa man, ang karunungan na ipinangangaral namin ay napatunayang totoo sa buhay ng mga taong tumanggap nito.
  7. 11:21 naglagay ng abo sa kanilang ulo: o, naupo sa abo.
  8. 11:23 impyerno: o, sa lugar ng mga patay.

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

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]

When John,(C) who was in prison,(D) heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come,(E) or should we expect someone else?”

Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 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) Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”(G)

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? 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. 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:

“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,(K)
    who will prepare your way before you.’[c](L)

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

  1. Matthew 11:1 Greek in their towns
  2. Matthew 11:5 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
  3. Matthew 11:10 Mal. 3:1
  4. Matthew 11:12 Or been forcefully advancing
  5. Matthew 11:23 That is, the realm of the dead