Apologetics Bible

Matthew 11:1

Greek

Καὶ ἐγένετο ὅτε ἐτέλεσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς διατάσσων τοῖς δώδεκα μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ, μετέβη ἐκεῖθεν τοῦ διδάσκειν καὶ κηρύσσειν ἐν ταῖς πόλεσιν αὐτῶν.

Kai egeneto ote etelesen o Iesoys diatasson tois dodeka mathetais aytoy, metebe ekeithen toy didaskein kai keryssein en tais polesin ayton.

KJV: And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

AKJV: And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to teach and to preach in their cities.

ASV: And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.

YLT: And it came to pass, when Jesus ended directing his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

Exposition: Matthew 11:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:2

Greek

Ὁ δὲ Ἰωάννης ἀκούσας ἐν τῷ δεσμωτηρίῳ τὰ ἔργα τοῦ χριστοῦ πέμψας ⸀διὰ τῶν μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ

O de Ioannes akoysas en to desmoterio ta erga toy christoy pempsas dia ton matheton aytoy

KJV: Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

AKJV: Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

ASV: Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples

YLT: And John having heard in the prison the works of the Christ, having sent two of his disciples,

Exposition: Matthew 11:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:3

Greek

εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Σὺ εἶ ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἢ ἕτερον προσδοκῶμεν;

eipen ayto· Sy ei o erchomenos e eteron prosdokomen;

KJV: And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

AKJV: And said to him, Are you he that should come, or do we look for another?

ASV: and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

YLT: said to him, `Art thou He who is coming, or for another do we look?'

Exposition: Matthew 11:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:4

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Πορευθέντες ἀπαγγείλατε Ἰωάννῃ ἃ ἀκούετε καὶ βλέπετε·

kai apokritheis o Iesoys eipen aytois· Poreythentes apaggeilate Ioanne a akoyete kai blepete·

KJV: Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

AKJV: Jesus answered and said to them, Go and show John again those things which you do hear and see:

ASV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:

YLT: And Jesus answering said to them, `Having gone, declare to John the things that ye hear and see,

Exposition: Matthew 11:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:5

Greek

τυφλοὶ ἀναβλέπουσιν καὶ χωλοὶ περιπατοῦσιν, λεπροὶ καθαρίζονται καὶ κωφοὶ ἀκούουσιν, ⸀καὶ νεκροὶ ἐγείρονται καὶ πτωχοὶ εὐαγγελίζονται·

typhloi anablepoysin kai choloi peripatoysin, leproi katharizontai kai kophoi akoyoysin, kai nekroi egeirontai kai ptochoi eyaggelizontai·

KJV: The blind receive their 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.

AKJV: The blind receive their 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: blind receive sight, and lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and deaf hear, dead are raised, and poor have good news proclaimed,

Exposition: Matthew 11:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The blind receive their 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:6

Greek

καὶ μακάριός ἐστιν ὃς ⸀ἐὰν μὴ σκανδαλισθῇ ἐν ἐμοί.

kai makarios estin os ean me skandalisthe en emoi.

KJV: And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

AKJV: And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me. ¶

ASV: And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

YLT: and happy is he who may not be stumbled in me.'

Exposition: Matthew 11:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:7

Greek

Τούτων δὲ πορευομένων ἤρξατο ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγειν τοῖς ὄχλοις περὶ Ἰωάννου· Τί ἐξήλθατε εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι; κάλαμον ὑπὸ ἀνέμου σαλευόμενον;

Toyton de poreyomenon erxato o Iesoys legein tois ochlois peri Ioannoy· Ti exelthate eis ten eremon theasasthai; kalamon ypo anemoy saleyomenon;

KJV: And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

AKJV: And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

ASV: 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?

YLT: And as they are going, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, `What went ye out to the wilderness to view? --a reed shaken by the wind?

Exposition: Matthew 11:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:8

Greek

ἀλλὰ τί ἐξήλθατε ἰδεῖν; ἄνθρωπον ἐν ⸀μαλακοῖς ἠμφιεσμένον; ἰδοὺ οἱ τὰ μαλακὰ φοροῦντες ἐν τοῖς οἴκοις τῶν ⸀βασιλέων ⸀εἰσίν.

alla ti exelthate idein; anthropon en malakois emphiesmenon; idoy oi ta malaka phoroyntes en tois oikois ton basileon eisin.

KJV: But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

AKJV: But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

ASV: But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.

YLT: `But what went ye out to see? --a man clothed in soft garments? lo, those wearing the soft things are in the kings' houses.

Exposition: Matthew 11:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:9

Greek

ἀλλὰ τί ἐξήλθατε⸂; προφήτην ἰδεῖν⸃; ναί, λέγω ὑμῖν, καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου.

alla ti exelthate; propheten idein; nai, lego ymin, kai perissoteron prophetoy.

KJV: But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

AKJV: But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

ASV: But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

YLT: `But what went ye out to see? --a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,

Exposition: Matthew 11:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:10

Greek

⸀οὗτός ἐστιν περὶ οὗ γέγραπται· Ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου, ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου ἔμπροσθέν σου.

oytos estin peri oy gegraptai· Idoy ego apostello ton aggelon moy pro prosopoy soy, os kataskeyasei ten odon soy emprosthen soy.

KJV: For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

AKJV: For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you.

ASV: This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face,

YLT: for this is he of whom it hath been written, Lo, I do send My messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

Exposition: Matthew 11:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:11

Greek

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐκ ἐγήγερται ἐν γεννητοῖς γυναικῶν μείζων Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ· ὁ δὲ μικρότερος ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν μείζων αὐτοῦ ἐστιν.

amen lego ymin, oyk egegertai en gennetois gynaikon meizon Ioannoy toy baptistoy· o de mikroteros en te basileia ton oyranon meizon aytoy estin.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

AKJV: Truly I say to you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

ASV: 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.

YLT: Verily I say to you, there hath not risen, among those born of women, a greater than John the Baptist, but he who is least in the reign of the heavens is greater than he.

Exposition: Matthew 11:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:12

Greek

ἀπὸ δὲ τῶν ἡμερῶν Ἰωάννου τοῦ βαπτιστοῦ ἕως ἄρτι ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν βιάζεται, καὶ βιασταὶ ἁρπάζουσιν αὐτήν.

apo de ton emeron Ioannoy toy baptistoy eos arti e basileia ton oyranon biazetai, kai biastai arpazoysin ayten.

KJV: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

AKJV: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

ASV: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.

YLT: `And, from the days of John the Baptist till now, the reign of the heavens doth suffer violence, and violent men do take it by force,

Exposition: Matthew 11:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:13

Greek

πάντες γὰρ οἱ προφῆται καὶ ὁ νόμος ἕως Ἰωάννου ἐπροφήτευσαν·

pantes gar oi prophetai kai o nomos eos Ioannoy epropheteysan·

KJV: For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

AKJV: For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

ASV: For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

YLT: for all the prophets and the law till John did prophesy,

Exposition: Matthew 11:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:14

Greek

καὶ εἰ θέλετε δέξασθαι, αὐτός ἐστιν Ἠλίας ὁ μέλλων ἔρχεσθαι.

kai ei thelete dexasthai, aytos estin Elias o mellon erchesthai.

KJV: And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

AKJV: And if you will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

ASV: And if ye are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, that is to come.

YLT: and if ye are willing to receive it , he is Elijah who was about to come;

Exposition: Matthew 11:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:15

Greek

ὁ ἔχων ⸀ὦτα ἀκουέτω.

o echon ota akoyeto.

KJV: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

AKJV: He that has ears to hear, let him hear. ¶

ASV: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

YLT: he who is having ears to hear--let him hear.

Exposition: Matthew 11:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:16

Greek

Τίνι δὲ ὁμοιώσω τὴν γενεὰν ταύτην; ὁμοία ἐστὶν παιδίοις ⸂καθημένοις ἐν ταῖς ἀγοραῖς ἃ προσφωνοῦντα τοῖς ἑτέροις⸃

Tini de omoioso ten genean tayten; omoia estin paidiois kathemenois en tais agorais a prosphonoynta tois eterois

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

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

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

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

Exposition: Matthew 11:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:17

Greek

⸀λέγουσιν· Ηὐλήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ οὐκ ὠρχήσασθε· ⸀ἐθρηνήσαμεν καὶ οὐκ ἐκόψασθε·

legoysin· Eylesamen ymin kai oyk orchesasthe· ethrenesamen kai oyk ekopsasthe·

KJV: And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

AKJV: And saying, We have piped to you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not lamented.

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

YLT: and saying, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance, we lamented to you, and ye did not smite the breast.

Exposition: Matthew 11:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:18

Greek

ἦλθεν γὰρ Ἰωάννης μήτε ἐσθίων μήτε πίνων, καὶ λέγουσιν· Δαιμόνιον ἔχει·

elthen gar Ioannes mete esthion mete pinon, kai legoysin· Daimonion echei·

KJV: For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

AKJV: For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil.

ASV: For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.

YLT: `For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon;

Exposition: Matthew 11:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:19

Greek

ἦλθεν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐσθίων καὶ πίνων, καὶ λέγουσιν· Ἰδοὺ ἄνθρωπος φάγος καὶ οἰνοπότης, τελωνῶν φίλος καὶ ἁμαρτωλῶν. καὶ ἐδικαιώθη ἡ σοφία ἀπὸ τῶν ⸀ἔργων αὐτῆς.

elthen o yios toy anthropoy esthion kai pinon, kai legoysin· Idoy anthropos phagos kai oinopotes, telonon philos kai amartolon. kai edikaiothe e sophia apo ton ergon aytes.

KJV: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

AKJV: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. ¶

ASV: 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.

YLT: the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Lo, a man, a glutton, and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax-gatherers and sinners, and wisdom was justified of her children.'

Exposition: Matthew 11:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:20

Greek

Τότε ⸀ἤρξατο ὀνειδίζειν τὰς πόλεις ἐν αἷς ἐγένοντο αἱ πλεῖσται δυνάμεις αὐτοῦ, ὅτι οὐ μετενόησαν·

Tote erxato oneidizein tas poleis en ais egenonto ai pleistai dynameis aytoy, oti oy metenoesan·

KJV: Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

AKJV: Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

ASV: Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.

YLT: Then began he to reproach the cities in which were done most of his mighty works, because they did not reform.

Exposition: Matthew 11:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:21

Greek

Οὐαί σοι, Χοραζίν· οὐαί σοι, Βηθσαϊδά· ὅτι εἰ ἐν Τύρῳ καὶ Σιδῶνι ἐγένοντο αἱ δυνάμεις αἱ γενόμεναι ἐν ὑμῖν, πάλαι ἂν ἐν σάκκῳ καὶ σποδῷ μετενόησαν.

Oyai soi, Chorazin· oyai soi, Bethsaida· oti ei en Tyro kai Sidoni egenonto ai dynameis ai genomenai en ymin, palai an en sakko kai spodo metenoesan.

KJV: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: `Woe to thee, Chorazin! woe to thee, Bethsaida! because, if in Tyre and Sidon had been done the mighty works that were done in you, long ago in sackcloth and ashes they had reformed;

Exposition: Matthew 11:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:22

Greek

πλὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, Τύρῳ καὶ Σιδῶνι ἀνεκτότερον ἔσται ἐν ἡμέρᾳ κρίσεως ἢ ὑμῖν.

plen lego ymin, Tyro kai Sidoni anektoteron estai en emera kriseos e ymin.

KJV: But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

AKJV: But I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

ASV: But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.

YLT: but I say to you, to Tyre and Sidon it shall be more tolerable in a day of judgment than for you.

Exposition: Matthew 11:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:23

Greek

καὶ σύ, Καφαρναούμ, ⸂μὴ ἕως οὐρανοῦ ὑψωθήσῃ⸃; ἕως ᾅδου ⸀καταβήσῃ· ὅτι εἰ ἐν Σοδόμοις ⸀ἐγενήθησαν αἱ δυνάμεις αἱ γενόμεναι ἐν σοί, ⸀ἔμεινεν ἂν μέχρι τῆς σήμερον.

kai sy, Kapharnaoym, me eos oyranoy ypsothese; eos adoy katabese· oti ei en Sodomois egenethesan ai dynameis ai genomenai en soi, emeinen an mechri tes semeron.

KJV: And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

AKJV: And you, Capernaum, which are exalted to heaven, shall be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

ASV: 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.

YLT: `And thou, Capernaum, which unto the heaven wast exalted, unto hades shalt be brought down, because if in Sodom had been done the mighty works that were done in thee, it had remained unto this day;

Exposition: Matthew 11:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:24

Greek

πλὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι γῇ Σοδόμων ἀνεκτότερον ἔσται ἐν ἡμέρᾳ κρίσεως ἢ σοί.

plen lego ymin oti ge Sodomon anektoteron estai en emera kriseos e soi.

KJV: But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

AKJV: But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you. ¶

ASV: But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

YLT: but I say to you, to the land of Sodom it shall be more tolerable in a day of judgment than to thee.'

Exposition: Matthew 11:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:25

Greek

Ἐν ἐκείνῳ τῷ καιρῷ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· Ἐξομολογοῦμαί σοι, πάτερ κύριε τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅτι ⸀ἔκρυψας ταῦτα ἀπὸ σοφῶν καὶ συνετῶν, καὶ ἀπεκάλυψας αὐτὰ νηπίοις·

En ekeino to kairo apokritheis o Iesoys eipen· Exomologoymai soi, pater kyrie toy oyranoy kai tes ges, oti ekrypsas tayta apo sophon kai syneton, kai apekalypsas ayta nepiois·

KJV: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

AKJV: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.

ASV: 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:

YLT: At that time Jesus answering said, `I do confess to Thee, Father, Lord of the heavens and of the earth, that thou didst hide these things from wise and understanding ones, and didst reveal them to babes.

Exposition: Matthew 11:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:26

Greek

ναί, ὁ πατήρ, ὅτι οὕτως ⸂εὐδοκία ἐγένετο⸃ ἔμπροσθέν σου.

nai, o pater, oti oytos eydokia egeneto emprosthen soy.

KJV: Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

AKJV: Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in your sight.

ASV: yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

YLT: Yes, Father, because so it was good pleasure before Thee.

Exposition: Matthew 11:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:27

Greek

Πάντα μοι παρεδόθη ὑπὸ τοῦ πατρός μου, καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐπιγινώσκει τὸν υἱὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ πατήρ, οὐδὲ τὸν πατέρα τις ἐπιγινώσκει εἰ μὴ ὁ υἱὸς καὶ ᾧ ἐὰν βούληται ὁ υἱὸς ἀποκαλύψαι.

Panta moi paredothe ypo toy patros moy, kai oydeis epiginoskei ton yion ei me o pater, oyde ton patera tis epiginoskei ei me o yios kai o ean boyletai o yios apokalypsai.

KJV: All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

AKJV: All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. ¶

ASV: 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.

YLT: `All things were delivered to me by my Father, and none doth know the Son, except the Father, nor doth any know the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son may wish to reveal Him .

Exposition: Matthew 11:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:28

Greek

Δεῦτε πρός με πάντες οἱ κοπιῶντες καὶ πεφορτισμένοι, κἀγὼ ἀναπαύσω ὑμᾶς.

Deyte pros me pantes oi kopiontes kai pephortismenoi, kago anapayso ymas.

KJV: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

AKJV: Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

ASV: Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

YLT: `Come unto me, all ye labouring and burdened ones, and I will give you rest,

Exposition: Matthew 11:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:29

Greek

ἄρατε τὸν ζυγόν μου ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς καὶ μάθετε ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ, ὅτι πραΰς εἰμι καὶ ταπεινὸς τῇ καρδίᾳ, καὶ εὑρήσετε ἀνάπαυσιν ταῖς ψυχαῖς ὑμῶν·

arate ton zygon moy eph ymas kai mathete ap emoy, oti prays eimi kai tapeinos te kardia, kai eyresete anapaysin tais psychais ymon·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

ASV: 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.

YLT: take up my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and humble in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls,

Exposition: Matthew 11:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 11:30

Greek

ὁ γὰρ ζυγός μου χρηστὸς καὶ τὸ φορτίον μου ἐλαφρόν ἐστιν.

o gar zygos moy chrestos kai to phortion moy elaphron estin.

KJV: For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

AKJV: For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

ASV: For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

YLT: for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.'

Exposition: Matthew 11:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.