“How can I describe the people who are living now? They are like children who sit in the marketplaces and shout to other children,
“What example can I give you? What parallel can I show you, people of Jerusalem? What comparison can I make that will comfort you, beloved people of Zion? Your wounds are as deep as the sea. Who can heal you?
Let the person who has ears listen!
‘We played music for you, but you didn’t dance. We sang a funeral song, but you didn’t show any sadness.’
You poisonous snakes! How can you evil people say anything good? Your mouth says what comes from inside you.
I can guarantee this truth: The people living now will be held accountable for all these things.
They love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have people call them Rabbi.
“I can guarantee this truth: This generation will not disappear until all these things take place.
As he taught, he said, “Watch out for the experts in Moses’ Teachings! They like to walk around in long robes, to be greeted in the marketplaces,
Jesus asked, “How can we show what God’s kingdom is like? To what can we compare it?
“How horrible it will be for you Pharisees! You love to sit in the front seats in the synagogues and to be greeted in the marketplaces.
Jesus asked, “What is God’s kingdom like? What can I compare it to?