Matthew 11:16

Matthew chapter 11 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

v.16This passage

v.17and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.
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He said therefore, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I liken it?
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Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation, and to what are they like?
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