Matthew 11:16

New International Reader's Version

“What can I compare today’s people to? They are like children sitting in the markets and calling out to others. They say,

Cross References

Lamentations 2:13

City of Jerusalem, what can I say about you? What can I compare you to? People of Zion, what are you like? I want to comfort you. Your wound is as deep as the ocean. Who can heal you?

Matthew 11:15

Whoever has ears should listen.

Matthew 11:17

“ ‘We played the flute for you. But you didn’t dance. We sang a funeral song. But you didn’t become sad.’

Matthew 12:34

You nest of poisonous snakes! How can you who are evil say anything good? Your mouths say everything that is in your hearts.

Matthew 23:36

What I’m about to tell you is true. All this will happen to those who are now living.

Matthew 23:7

They love to be greeted with respect in the markets. They love it when people call them ‘Rabbi.’

Matthew 24:34

What I’m about to tell you is true. The people living now will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

Mark 12:38

As he taught, he said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in long robes. They like to be greeted with respect in the market.

Mark 4:30

Again Jesus said, “What can we say God’s kingdom is like? What story can we use to explain it?

Luke 11:43

“How terrible for you Pharisees! You love the most important seats in the synagogues. You love having people greet you with respect in the market.

Luke 13:18

Then Jesus asked, “What is God’s kingdom like? What can I compare it to?