Matthew 11:16 Parallel Translations

"How can I describe the people who are living now? They are like children who sit in the marketplaces and shout to other children,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

ASV:

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows

BBE:

But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

DBY:

But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, which, calling to their companions,

ERV:

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, which call unto their fellows,

WEY:

"But to what shall I compare the present generation? It is like children sitting in the open places, who call to their playmates.

WBS:

But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,

WEB:

"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions

YLT:

'And to what shall I liken this generation? it is like little children in market-places, sitting and calling to their comrades,

Matthew 11:16 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 11:15 "He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Matthew 11:17 and say, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.' (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

11:16 {3} But whereunto shall I liken this generation? {e} It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
(3) There are none who are more stout and stubborn enemies of the gospel, than they to whom it ought to be most acceptable.
(e) He blames the perverseness of this age, by a proverb, in that they could be moved neither with rough nor gentle dealing.

PNT:

11:16 To what shall I liken this generation? Compare Lu 7:31-35. The Jewish nation is meant. The Lord shows that they were as capricious as children.
Children sitting in the markets. All ancient towns had an open market place, which was the great place of resort.

WES:

11:16 This generation - That is, the men of this age. They are like those froward children of whom their fellows complain, that they will be pleased no way.

MHC:

11:16-24 Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had a proud conceit of themselves. He likens their behaviour to children's play, who being out of temper without reason, quarrel with all the attempts of their fellows to please them, or to get them to join in the plays for which they used to assemble. The cavils of worldly men are often very trifling and show great malice. Something they have to urge against every one, however excellent and holy. Christ, who was undefiled, and separate from sinners, is here represented as in league with them, and polluted by them. The most unspotted innocence will not always be a defence against reproach. Christ knew that the hearts of the Jews were more bitter and hardened against his miracles and doctrines, than those of Tyre and Sidon would have been; therefore their condemnation would be the greater. The Lord exercises his almighty power, yet he punishes none more than they deserve, and never withholds the knowledge of the truth from those who long after it.

CONC:

Calling Companions Compare Comparison Comrades Crying Fellows Generation Liken Market Marketplaces Market-places Markets Open Places Playmates Present Seated Sitting Whereunto

Children Companions Compare Comparison Comrades Crying Fellows Generation Liken Market Marketplaces Market-Places Markets Open Others Places Present Seated Sitting Whereunto

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