Matthew 11:16

New English Translation

“To what should I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to one another,

Cross References

Lamentations 2:13

With what can I equate you? To what can I compare you, O Daughter Jerusalem? To what can I liken you so that I might comfort you, O Virgin Daughter Zion? Your wound is as deep as the sea. Who can heal you? נ (Nun)

Matthew 11:15

The one who has ears had better listen!

Matthew 11:17

‘We played the flute for you, yet you did not dance; we wailed in mourning, yet you did not weep.’

Matthew 12:34

Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say anything good, since you are evil? For the mouth speaks from what fills the heart.

Matthew 23:36

I tell you the truth, this generation will be held responsible for all these things!

Matthew 23:7

and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces, and to have people call them ‘Rabbi.’

Matthew 24:34

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

Mark 12:38

In his teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces,

Mark 4:30

He also asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use to present it?

Luke 11:43

Woe to you Pharisees! You love the best seats in the synagogues and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces!

Luke 13:18

Thus Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what should I compare it?