Matthew 11:16

Plain English Version

Then Jesus said, “Now I’ll talk about you people that are alive today and I’ll tell you what you are like. You are like kids that are playing in the street. Some kids say to the other kids,

Cross References

Matthew 11:15

And Jesus said, “You’ve got ears, so you have to listen to me properly, and take notice of my words.”

Matthew 11:17

‘We played happy music for you, but you didn’t dance. So we sang a sad song, but you didn’t cry. No matter what we do, you say we are wrong.’

Mark 12:38

Jesus kept on teaching the people. He said, “Look out for those Jewish law teachers. They think they are great. They wear real good clothes so that people will think they are important. They like people to say hello to them whenever they go shopping.

Mark 4:30

Jesus talked some more. He said, “Do you know what God’s family is like? I will tell you another picture story to help you understand it.

Luke 11:43

Yes, God will make trouble for you Pharisee mob. You try to get people to think you are important. Whenever you go to a meeting house, you want the good seats that are for important people. And whenever you walk around the shopping places, you want people to respect you and say hello to you in a good way.