Matthew 11:16

The Passion Translation

“How could I describe the people of this generation? You’re like children playing games on the playground, yelling at their playmates,

Cross References

Lamentations 2:13

With what can I compare you? What can I say to you, beloved Jerusalem? To what can I liken you, in order to comfort you, fair Zion? For your wound is as deep as the sea. Who can heal you?

Matthew 11:15

So listen and understand what I’m telling you.

Matthew 11:17

‘You don’t like it when we want to play Wedding! And you don’t like it when we want to play Funeral! You will neither dance nor mourn.’

Matthew 12:34

But you who are known as the Pharisees are rotten to the core like venomous snakes. How can your words be good if you are rotten within? For what has been stored up in your hearts will be heard in the overflow of your words!

Matthew 23:36

I tell you the truth: the judgment for all these things will fall upon this generation!”

Matthew 23:7

And how they love to be admired by men with their titles of respect, aspiring to be recognized in public and have others call them ‘Reverend.’

Matthew 24:34

I assure you, the end of this age will not come until all I have spoken comes to pass.

Mark 12:38

Jesus also taught the people, “Beware of the religious scholars. They love to parade around in their clergy robes and be greeted with respect on the street.

Mark 4:30

And he told them this parable: “How can I describe God’s kingdom realm? Let me illustrate it with this parable.

Luke 11:43

“You Pharisees are hypocrites! You love to be honored before others with titles of respect, seeking public recognition, aspiring to seem more important than others.

Luke 13:18

Jesus taught them this parable: “How can I describe God’s kingdom?