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In the OT, prophets, priests, and kings were anointed. 22I assure you that on the Judgment Day God will show more mercy to the people of Tyre and Sidon than to you! 11:11 "Truly" This is literally "amen," the Hebrew word for faith (cf. This should then be translated, "If the miracles had occurred in Sodom, which occurred in you (but they did not), then it would have remained to this day, (which it did not).". No one knows the Father but the Son (cf. Romans 9). Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! How terrible for you Pharisees! You have kept the key that opens the door to the house of knowledge; you yourselves will not go in, and you stop those who are trying to go in!. People who dress like that live in palaces! Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK) Good News Translation (GNT) Good News Translation, US Version (GNTD) Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR) International Children's Bible (ICB) Jubilee Bible (JUB) King James 2000 (KJ2000) King James Version (KJV) King James Version with Apocrypha, American . 11:26 "for this was well-pleasing in Your sight" This is a Hebrew idiom for "it was God's will" (cf. They are meant to be thought provoking, not definitive. A prophet? Mal 4:5; Matt 17:10-Matt 17:13; Mark 9:11-Mark 9:13, Isa 23:1-Isa 23:18; Ezek 26:1-Ezek 28:26; Joel 3:4-Joel 3:8; Amos 1:9; Amos 1:10; Zech 9:2-Zech 9:4, Isa 14:13-Isa 14:15; Matt 11:23; Gen 19:24-Gen 19:28, John 3:35; Matt 11:27; John 1:18; Matt 10:15, Sir 6:24-Sir 6:30; Matt 24:19; Matt 51:23-Matt 51:26, GNT 50th Anniversary Edition Bible - Slightly Imperfect, Good News Translation Men's Bible a Devotional Bible for Men, GNT Large Print Bible, 2nd Edition, Blue, Paperback. This may be an allusion to Isa. In these verses the pride of the Kings of Babylon and Tyre were used as examples of the pride of Satan. 20:30-31). 3. 7:13). When Jesus finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he left that place and went off to teach and preach in the towns near there. 6How happy are those who have no doubts about me!. a.the prophet, Matt. He is a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts! God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results., 20The people in the towns where Jesus had performed most of his miracles did not turn from their sins, so he reproached those towns. 18.5.2), one of the fortresses of Herod Antipas. Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. 38The Pharisee was surprised when he noticed that Jesus had not washed before eating. has suffered violent attacks; or has been coming violently. NRSV" the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force" When a strong man, with all his weapons ready, guards his own house, all his belongings are safe. This is true of Jesus and of all people. 1992 American Bible Society. OPPOSITION FROM ISRAEL. Remember the Gospels are not necessarily in chronological order! See SPECIAL TOPIC: Where Are the Dead? the deaf hear, the dead are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor. It was used in the sense of God's special call and equipping. You will descend to Hades; for if the miracles had occurred in you, it would have remained to this day. Those who have greater light are more responsible! John 1:18; 3:11) and (2) to the Father (cf. "in sackcloth and ashes" In context this may refer to a sign of repentance (cf. All rights reserved. Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of your cup and plate, but inside you are full of violence and evil. Woe to you, Bethsaida! Mark 1:15; Acts 3:16, 19; 20:21). NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: MATTHEW 11:2-6 The Good News Bible Translation (GNT) is a modern version of the Bible in mid-20th century American English, prepared by a group of American biblical scholars, provided by The American Bible Society. 11:19; 9:14ff; Mk. The phrase found in Matt. 2 with these instructions: "Go to the village there ahead of you. 11Would any of you who are fathers give your son a snake when he asks for fish? Isaiah 50:5 must occur before the result of sin (Isa. 11:5 "Gospel" The noun form (euangelion, over 60 times in Paul's writings) is found in Matt. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. "if" This is a second class conditional sentence , see note at Matt. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. 14 The blind and the crippled came to him in the Temple, and he healed them. 14:15 or Ezek. 13Until the time of John all the prophets and the Law of Moses spoke about the Kingdom; 1411.14: Mal 4.5; Mt 17.1013; Mk 9.1113and if you are willing to believe their message, John is Elijah, whose coming was predicted. They ask for a miracle, but none will be given them except the miracle of Jonah. Who will prepare Your way before You.' Matthew Chapter 11 When Jesus finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he left that place and went off to teach and preach in the towns near there. How terrible for you too, Bethsaida! However, they do not bring us to God and make us acceptable. You say that I drive out demons because Beelzebul gives me the power to do so. If it can't find one, it says to itself, I will go back to my house. 25So it goes back and finds the house clean and tidy. I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you have hidden from the wise and learned. Contemporary English Version If you have ears, pay attention! "nor does anyone know the Father" The intensified term "know," used twice, meant full, complete, and personal knowledge (i.e., epiginosk). For more information about GNT, visit www.bibles.com and www.gnt.bible. 11:1. 23:4; Luke 11:46) into a life of gratitude and service in His name (cf. Get the app {{#signedIn}} . 18:7; 23:13,15,16,23,25,27,29; 24:19; 26:24). Yes, I tell you, the people of this time will be punished for them all! Learn more at www.gnt.bible . "we sang a dirge, but you did not mourn" This somber approach referred to the ministry of John the Baptist (cf. Parallel Matthew 11 Jesus and John the Baptist 1 When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went out to teach and preach in towns throughout the region. John is His forerunner! But the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 4:17. 49For this reason the Wisdom of God said, I will send them prophets and messengers; they will kill some of them and persecute others. 50So the people of this time will be punished for the murder of all the prophets killed since the creation of the world, 5111.51: Gen 4.8; 2 Chr 24.2021from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the Holy Place. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! 6A friend of mine who is on a journey has just come to my house, and I haven't got any food for him! 7And suppose your friend should answer from inside, Don't bother me! The crowds were amazed, 1511.15: Mt 9.34; 10.25but some of the people said, It is Beelzebul, the chief of the demons, who gives him the power to drive them out.. Others wanted to trap Jesus, so they asked him to perform a miracle to show that God approved of him. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" 4 And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5 the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[ a] are cleansed and the deaf hear . Acts 15:10). Nineveh had repented at the preaching of Jonah, while Tyre, Sidon, Sodom, and Gomorrah did not, yet the Galilean cities of Jesus' day had much greater light by which to respond. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. John expected a message of judgment from the Messiah, instead Jesus offered salvation to all. Did you want to lift yourself up to heaven? It first appeared in New Testament form in 1966 as Good News for Modern Man: The New Testament in Todays English Version, translated by Dr. Robert G. Bratcher in consultation with a committee appointed by the American Bible Society. The OT pointed toward Jesus and the gospel. This was also used metaphorically for the Oral Tradition of the Jews (Talmud), which had become such a burden that it separated mankind from God rather than bringing them to Him. The mention of "wisdom" alludes to Proverbs 8, where it is personified. 2711.27: Jn 3.35; 1.18; 10.15My Father has given me all things. For this reason the Wisdom of God said, I will send them prophets and messengers; they will kill some of them and persecute others.. 41But give what is in your cups and plates to the poor, and everything will be ritually clean for you. 4 Jesus replied, "Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. A blade of grass bending in the wind? Tell me, what did you go out to see? Antipas wooed her away from Phillip during a visit to Rome (cf. 7While John's disciples were leaving, Jesus spoke about him to the crowds: When you went out to John in the desert, what did you expect to see? God still wants a righteous people who reflect His character to the world. "and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him" This is not a proof-text for Jesus choosing some and not choosing others. It is still surprising that the Jewish religious leaders who knew the OT did not recognize Jesus and put their faith in Him (cf. Luke 16:23) in Hebrew Sheol. You give God a tenth of the seasoning herbs, such as mint and rue and all the other herbs, but you neglect justice and love for God. Many elements point to Jewish readership: Matthew's concern with fulfillment of the OT (he has more quotations from and allusions to the OT than any other NT author); his tracing of Jesus' descent from Abraham ( 1:1-17 ); his lack of explanation of Jewish customs (especially in contrast to Mark); his use of Jewish terminology (e.g., "kingdom of. B.John the Baptist is a central character in this chapter (cf. Then it goes out and brings seven other spirits even worse than itself, and they come and live there. One group shouts to the other, 17We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! NKJV"But wisdom is justified by her children" The Good News Translation (GNT) Bible is very readable and understandable for all levels of readers. 36If your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be bright all over, as when a lamp shines on you with its brightness., Jesus Accuses the Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law. It was a reference to a royal visit and the feverous preparation which preceded it. John Calvin says that this was his way of referring his disciples to Jesus, 3. Luke 16:16). John 3:16; 4:42; 1 Tim. Repentance is more than feelings (cf. The Harvest Is Great, the Laborers Few - Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness. 3:1. Matt. Healing was meant to confirm and validate the gospel, not to become the focus of His ministry. Registered charity 232759. John. 1 When Jesus had finished giving orders to His 12 disciples, He moved on from there to teach and preach in their towns. 11:10 "this is the one about whom it is written" This is a quote from Mal. trying to lay traps for him and catch him saying something wrong. Did you want to lift yourself up to heaven? 25At that time Jesus said, Father, Lord of heaven and earth! If the miracles which were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, the people there would long ago have put on sackcloth and sprinkled ashes on themselves, to show that they had turned from their sins! 27(K)My Father has given me all things. 103(b).Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Your own followers prove that you are wrong! Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition) Copyright 1992 American Bible Society. 26:20; 28:8; 31:14; 32:18,24. When John the Baptist heard in prison about the things that Christ was doing, he sent some of his disciples to him. 3:1 and 4:5, (cf. 1 John 4:13). 27All 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.". How terrible for you teachers of the Law! Make certain, then, that the light in you is not darkness. How much more, then, will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!, 14Jesus was driving out a demon that could not talk; and when the demon went out, the man began to talk. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. 8:4; Dan. What did you go out to see? 12 From the time John preached his message until this very day the Kingdom of heaven has suffered violent attacks,+ and violent men try to seize it. 6:9-10; 50:5; Matt. The Father and the Son. 7:8-11). Edition). 5:22. 15Listen, then, if you have ears! 2When John the Baptist heard in prison about the things that Christ was doing, he sent some of his disciples to him. These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They ask for a miracle, but none will be given them except the miracle of Jonah. The Jews could not deny the power of either John or Jesus, but claimed that their source of authority and power was the evil one. Verse 28 affirms the doctrine of justification, while verse 29 affirms progressive sanctification. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. 40Fools! 13Until the time of John all the prophets and the Law of Moses spoke about the Kingdom; 14(E)and if you are willing to believe their message, John is Elijah, whose coming was predicted. 15:12-19). We sang funeral songs, but you wouldn't cry!, When John came, he fasted and drank no wine, and everyone said, He has a demon in him!, When the Son of Man came, he ate and drank, and everyone said, Look at this man! So if Satan's kingdom has groups fighting each other, how can it last? 30For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.. 44How terrible for you! Yes, Father, this was how you wanted it to happen. 11:10). But the one who is least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than John. If the miracles which were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, the people there would long ago have put on sackcloth and sprinkled ashes on themselves, to show that they had turned from their sins! Therefore, Paul can now say in 2 Cor. It denotes an immediate faith response to Jesus Himself and His radical new covenant message. No software to install. A man dressed up in fancy clothes? "Deeds" may refer to Matt. Jesus asserted that John fulfilled the prophecy of the return of Elijah before the Messiah from Mal. People who dress like that live in palaces! 10:37). Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North . They are like children sitting in the market place. 11:18 "He has a demon" This same charge is made against Jesus in Matt. 14:13-15 and Ezek. The combination of aspects became a crucial NT truth (cf. 21 How terrible it will be for you, Chorazin! You can be sure that on the Judgement Day God will show more mercy to Sodom than to you!. "repent" Repentance is a turning from sin and self, the negative aspect of salvation, while faith is a turning to God in Christ, the positive aspect of salvation (cf. I can't get up and give you anything.. "I will give you rest" This is an emphatic grammatical construction. According to the rabbis, there was a righteous part, called Paradise and a wicked part, called Tartarus. Good News Translation (GNT). Modern archaeologists believe this OT city was located on the southern end of the Dead Sea. Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Bible Society, Stonehill Green, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7DG. You put loads on people's backs which are hard to carry, but you yourselves will not stretch out a finger to help them carry those loads. 28 Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. 11:22 There are degrees of both reward and punishment based on the amount of light to which the hearers have been exposed (cf. Scripture taken from the Good News Bible Jesus was not acting in the expected manner (cf. Jesus was driving out a demon that could not talk; and when the demon went out, the man began to talk. Jesus' comments were introduced by "woe" (cf. 3011.30: Jon 3.4In the same way that the prophet Jonah was a sign for the people of Nineveh, so the Son of Man will be a sign for the people of this day. 6 How happy are those who have no doubts about me!" You will be thrown down to hell! This shows its credibility. Registered charity 232759, One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. 29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 11:24 "the land of Sodom" The word "land" may be the Aramaic phrase for "the city." The new covenant in Jesus has requirements just like the old covenant. "You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants" This is a Semitic idiom meaning the things that all humans, not just the religious or worldly elite, can know about God. 31:31-34; Ezek. It is debated whether it was from 26:19; 29:18,19; 35:5-6; or 61:1. from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the Holy Place. A man dressed up in fancy clothes? 1:20-25, John denied that he was Elijah, but this was in the context of the specific questioning by the Pharisees. The people in the towns where Jesus had performed most of his miracles did not turn from their sins, so he reproached those towns. 4:23; 9:35; 24:14; and 26:13. Josephus'Antiq. 30For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light., Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition). All rights reserved. 12Or would you give him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? Matt. Matthew chose to record this because it gets back to the major theological issue-who is Jesus? 11:21). 13For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John. Tell us, they asked Jesus, are you the one John said was going to come, or should we expect someone else?. The verb form (euangelizumai) is found only here in Matthew (not in John). . He is a glutton and a drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other outcasts! God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results.. 2:18f; Lk. Does Jesus invite all men to come unto Him or just certain chosen ones? You yourselves admit, then, that you approve of what your ancestors did; they murdered the prophets, and you build their tombs. 1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. A prophet? 16Now, to what can I compare the people of this day? PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS, READING CYCLE THREE (from "A Guide to Good Bible Reading"), FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: MATTHEW 11:28-30 Believers are commanded to learn and mature. "weary" This is a present active participle. If the miracles which were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would still be in existence today! There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. This either speaks of the fickleness of the Jewish leaders or shows their preconceived biases. How terrible it will be for you, Chorazin! Ps. 6. 3211.32: Jon 3.5On Judgement Day the people of Nineveh will stand up and accuse you, because they turned from their sins when they heard Jonah preach; and I assure you that there is something here greater than Jonah! What she did was to pour this perfume on my body to get me ready for burial. 4 Jesus answered, "Go back and tell John what you are hearing and seeing: 5 the blind can see, the lame can walk, those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean,[ a] the deaf hear, the dead are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor. One group shouts to the other, We played wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! 1 John 5:3). What did you go out to see? It first appeared in New Testament form in 1966 as Good News for Modern Man: The New Testament in Today's English Version, translated by Dr. Robert G. Bratcher in consultation with a committee appointed by the American Bible Society. However, it also implies that the willingness of the individual to hear and respond is also necessary. On Judgement Day the Queen of Sheba will stand up and accuse the people of today, because she travelled all the way from her country to listen to King Solomon's wise teaching; and I tell you there is something here greater than Solomon. This is done by quoting many OT texts. 9:34 and 12:24 (cf. 40:3; Mal. By her " deeds" is found in the ancient Greek uncial manuscripts , B, and W, while " children" is found in the Corrector of Vaticanus B2, C, D, K, and L. " Children" is the parallel in Luke 7:35 and seems to be added here by scribes to make the passages agree. See Special topic at Matt. They are like children sitting in the marketplace. Luke 12:48). 19If this is how I drive them out, how do your followers drive them out? 7:14), b.the prophet, Matt. 78:2), d.the prophet, Matt. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 127-148. They had seen His miracles and heard His teachings. Matt. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: MATTHEW 11:20-24 Until the time of John all the prophets and the Law of Moses spoke about the Kingdom; and if you are willing to believe their message, John is Elijah, whose coming was predicted. It combined the human and divine aspects of Christ's nature (cf. 10 For John is the one of whom the scripture says: God said, I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for you. 11I assure you that John the Baptist is greater than anyone who has ever lived. 11:14 "if" This is a first class conditional sentence which is assumed to be true from the author's perspective or for his literary purposes. 12:41). 28 "Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. French/English (GNT) New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs--imitation leather, blue, GNT Good News Bible, Paper, Multi-Colored, GNT Pew Bible Catholic, Paper Over Board, Burgundy. Gen. 33:11; Jdgs. OT prophets wrote Scripture, but not NT prophets. the story of the rich young ruler, Matt. A reed shaken by the wind? How terrible for you too, Bethsaida! I can't get up and give you anything. 8Well, what then? This may be true. How terrible for you too, Bethsaida! 1 As they approached Jerusalem, near the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, they came to the Mount of Olives. 12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force. He cannot be a great teacher, a religious genius! All rights reserved. This same truth was repeated often in the Gospel of John. 1992 American Bible Society. 12(D)From the time John preached his message until this very day the Kingdom of heaven has suffered violent attacks,[b] and violent men try to seize it. Go back and tell John what you are hearing and seeing: the blind can see, the lame can walk, those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean. 34Your eyes are like a lamp for the body. 46Jesus answered, How terrible also for you teachers of the Law! At Jesus' resurrection He took the righteous part of Hades (Sheol) to be with Him. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Whoever has an ear to hear, let him hear. The verb form ( euangelizumai) is found only here in Matthew (not in John). TEV"God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results" How terrible also for you teachers of the Law! Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Yes indeed, but you saw much more than a prophet. 30For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.". I tell you that even if he will not get up and give you the bread because you are his friend, yet he will get up and give you everything you need because you are not ashamed to keep on asking. 43How terrible for you Pharisees! 9But what did you go out to see? 28:2,5-6,17, which magnifies the pride of the kings of Babylon and Tyre. How happy are those who have no doubts about me!. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. For less than $5/mo. This was one of the three usual literary forms by which the OT prophets communicated their messages (promise oracle, court scene, and funeral dirge or lament). 7:28; 11:1; 13:53; 19:1; 26:1). '18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon. 10For all those who ask will receive, and those who seek will find, and the door will be opened to anyone who knocks. 52How terrible for you teachers of the Law! 1:2; 2:10, assert that Jesus is the Father's agent in creation. On the other hand, He also claims that the "least in the kingdom of God is greater than John the Baptist". You make fine tombs for the prophets the very prophets your ancestors murdered. You love the reserved seats in the synagogues and to be greeted with respect in the market places. A prophet? 8:6, Col. 1:16; and the author of Hebrews, Heb. 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