📖 Matthew — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Matthew 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of Rcommanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Matthew 11:2 Now when John had heard Rin the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
Matthew 11:3 And said unto him, RArt thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
Matthew 11:4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
Matthew 11:5 The Rblind 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.
Matthew 11:6 And Rblessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
Matthew 11:7 And as they departed, RJesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
Matthew 11:8 But what went ye out for to see? RA man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
Matthew 11:9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 11:10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are Rborn 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.
Matthew 11:12 And Rfrom the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Matthew 11:13 For all the prophets Rand the law prophesied until John.
Matthew 11:14 And if ye will receive it, Rthis is Elias, which was for to come.
Matthew 11:15 RHe that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 11:16 But Rwhereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
Matthew 11:17 And saying, We have Rpiped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
Matthew 11:18 For RJohn came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
Matthew 11:19 The Son of man Rcame 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.
Matthew 11:20 Then Rbegan he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Matthew 11:21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, RBethsaida! 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.
Matthew 11:22 But I say unto you, RIt shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
Matthew 11:23 And thou, RCapernaum, 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.
Matthew 11:24 But I say unto you, That it shall be Rmore tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
Matthew 11:25 At that time RJesus 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.
Matthew 11:26 Even so, Father: Rfor so it seemed good in thy sight.
Matthew 11:27 All things Rare 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.
Matthew 11:28 RCome unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, Rand learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:30 For Rmy yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 11:1–6 — John’s question receives the evidence of Jesus’ works
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
From prison John sends disciples to ask about Jesus. Jesus points them to what they hear and see: healing, restoration, and good news to the poor, with a blessing concerning response to him.
Key Truth: Consider Jesus through his words and works.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it ____ to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding …” (Matthew 11:1)
Find it in Matthew 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again …” (Matthew 11:4)
Find it in Matthew 11:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” (Matthew 11:6)
Find it in Matthew 11:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 11:7–19 — John’s calling exposes the generation’s refusal
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus speaks of John’s place in preparing the way and challenges people who reject both John’s austerity and the Son of man’s fellowship. Wisdom is vindicated despite shifting criticism.
Key Truth: Do not use changing excuses to resist God’s message.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And as they ____ , Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, …” (Matthew 11:7)
Find it in Matthew 11:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For all the prophets and the ____ prophesied until John.” (Matthew 11:13)
Find it in Matthew 11:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold …” (Matthew 11:19)
Find it in Matthew 11:19 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Matthew 11:20–30 — Unrepentant cities are warned while the weary are invited
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus rebukes cities that saw mighty works without repenting. He thanks the Father for revelation and invites the weary to learn from him, receive his yoke, and find rest.
Key Truth: Receive Jesus’ rest through humble trust and learning.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his …” (Matthew 11:20)
Find it in Matthew 11:20 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Even so, ____ : for so it seemed good in thy sight.” (Matthew 11:26)
Find it in Matthew 11:26 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For my ____ is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:30)
Find it in Matthew 11:30 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Malachi 3:1 — Jesus identifies John with the messenger who prepares the way.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What burden can you bring to Jesus while accepting his call to learn from him?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 11:1–6 (John’s question receives the evidence of Jesus’ works) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 11:7–19 (John’s calling exposes the generation’s refusal) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Matthew 11:20–30 (Unrepentant cities are warned while the weary are invited) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What unfair description is reported as the opponents' accusation?
5. How does taking Jesus' yoke relate to promised rest?
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