1 N ow it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities.

When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.

2 A nd when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples

Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples

3 a nd said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”

and said to Him, “Are You the Expected One, or shall we look for someone else?”

4 J esus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:

Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:

5 T he blind see 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.

the blind receive 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 A nd blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”

And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.” Jesus’ Tribute to John

7 A s they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

8 B ut 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 man dressed in soft clothing ? Those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ palaces!

9 B ut what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.

10 F or this is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’

This is the one about whom it is written, ‘ Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, 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.

Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

12 A nd from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.

13 F or all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John.

14 A nd if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come.

And if you are willing to accept it, John himself is Elijah who was to come.

15 H e who has ears to hear, let him hear!

He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

16 “ But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions,

“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places, who call out to the other children,

17 a nd saying: ‘We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not lament.’

and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

18 F or John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘ He has a demon!’

19 T he Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.” Woe to the Impenitent Cities

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!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” The Unrepenting Cities

20 T hen He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent:

Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were 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 in sackcloth and ashes.

“ Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

22 B ut I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.

Nevertheless I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.

23 A nd you, Capernaum, who 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.

And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will descend to Hades; for if the miracles had occurred in Sodom which occurred in you, it would have remained to this day.

24 B ut I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you.” Jesus Gives True Rest

Nevertheless I say to you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.” Come to Me

25 A t that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes.

At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants.

26 E ven so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.

Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.

27 A ll things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.

All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.

28 C ome to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

“ Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

29 T ake My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

30 F or My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”