Matthew 11
1 And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.
And when Jesus had ended the instructions to his twelve disciples, he went from there, to teach and to proclaim in their cities.
2 Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples
Now when John, in the house of prisoners, heard of the works of Messiah, he sent by the hand of his disciples,
3 and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
and said to him: Art thou he that cometh, or are we to expect another?
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:
Jesus answered, and said to them: Go, tell John the things that ye hear and see:
5 the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.
the blind see, and the lame walk, and the leprous are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead rise up, and the needy hear good tidings:
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.
and happy is he, who shall not be stumbled at me.
7 And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
And when they were gone, Jesus began to say to the multitudes, concerning John: What went ye into the wilderness to see? A reed that waved in the wind?
8 But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft [raiment]? Behold, they that wear soft [raiment] are in kings’ houses.
And if not; what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate robes? Lo, they that are clothed in delicate robes, are in the dwelling of kings.
9 But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
And if not; what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yes, say I to you, and more than a prophet.
10 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
For this is he of whom it is written: Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, that he may prepare the way before thee.
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Verily I say to you, Among those born of women, there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptizer: yet the small one in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
And from the days of John the Baptizer, until now, the kingdom of heaven is assailed by force, and the violent seize it.
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
For all the prophets and the law prophesied, until the time of John.
14 And if ye are willing to receive [it], this is Elijah, that is to come.
And, if ye are willing, receive ye, that this is he who was to come.
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear!
16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows
But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like to children, that sit in the marketplace and call to their associates,
17 and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.
and say: We have sung to you, and ye did not dance: we have wailed to you, and ye did not lament.
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.
For John came, not eating and not drinking; and they said, He hath a demon.
19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.
The Son of man came, eating and drinking; and they say: Behold, a gluttonous man, and a wine drinker, and a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified by her works.
20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.
Then began Jesus to reproach the cities, in which his many deeds of power were wrought, yet they repented not.
21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
And he said: Woe to thee, Chorazin! Woe to thee, Bethsaida! For if the deeds of power done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, doubtless, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes.
22 But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.
But I say to you, It will be comfortable for Tyre and Sidon, in the day of judgment, rather than for you.
23 And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day. (Hadēs g86)
And thou, Capernaum, which hast been lifted up to heaven, shalt be brought down to the grave. For if those deeds of power which were done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have stood to this day. (Hadēs g86)
24 But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
But I say to thee, It will be comfortable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgment, rather than for thee.
25 At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
At that time Jesus answered and said: I praise thee, O my Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and knowing, and hast revealed them to little children.
26 yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
Yes, my Father; for so it seemed good before thee.
27 All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal [him].
Every thing is given up by my Father to me. And no one knoweth the Son, except the Father. Also, no one knoweth the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to reveal him.
28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Come unto me, all ye wearied and heavily burdened, and I will ease you.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Take my yoke upon you; and learn from me, that I am gentle and subdued in my heart: and ye will find rest for your souls:
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
for my yoke is pleasant, and my burden is light.
