Matthew 11:16

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Luke 13:18

And he said, What is the kingdom of God like, and to what will I compare it?

Mark 4:30

And he said, To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or by what parable shall we compare it?

Matthew 23:36

Truly I say to you, that all these things will come upon this generation.

Matthew 12:34

Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

Lamentations 2:13

What shall I testify to thee? What shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? What shall I compare to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? For thy breach is great like the sea; who can heal thee?

Matthew 24:34

Truly I say to you, this generation will, no, not pass away, until all these things happen.

Matthew 11:15

He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Matthew 11:17

and saying, We piped to you, and ye did not dance, we mourned to you, and ye did not beat the breast.

Matthew 23:7

and the greetings in the marketplaces, and to be designated by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Mark 12:38

And in his teaching he said to them, Look away from the scholars, those who desire to go about in long robes, and salutations in the marketplaces,

Luke 11:43

Woe to you Pharisees! Because ye love the place of honor in the synagogues, and the greetings in the marketplaces.