Matthew 11:16

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 11:16

BSB

To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:

AKJV

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,

CPDV

But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplace,

ERV

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, which call unto their fellows,

NHEB

"But to what should I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions

SMT

To what shall I liken this generation I it is like little boys sitting in market-places, and calling to their companions,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 11:16

ButG1161Conjunction whereuntoG5101shallIlikenG3666Verb thisG5026 generationG1074Noun FeminineItisG2076Verb likeG3664AdjectiveuntochildrenG3808Noun Neuter sittingG2521Verb inG1722PrepositionthemarketsG58Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction callingG4377VerbuntotheirG846 fellowsG2083Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 11:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 11:16

Summary

Generation compared to moody playing children

Place

Marketplace

Event

Comparing generation to children

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD