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Matthew 11:16
But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,
Matthew 11:16 · Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 11:16 in other translations
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:
“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
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In context
13 For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.
14 And if you are able to see it, this is Elijah who was to come.
15 He who has ears, let him give ear.
16 But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,
17 We made music for you and you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow and you made no signs of grief.
18 For John came, taking no food or drink, and they say, He has an evil spirit.
19 The Son of man has come feasting, and they say, See, a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners! And wisdom is judged to be right by her works.
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