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Matthew 11:16
“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
Matthew 11:16 · World English Bible
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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 prophesied until John.
14 If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
17 and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you didn’t dance. We mourned for you, and you didn’t 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, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.”
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