Matthew 11:16
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 11
“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,”Matthew 11:16
What Does Matthew 11:16 Mean?
Matthew 11:16 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Matthew 11:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 7:31“And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?”Luke 7:32“They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.”Lamentations 2:13“What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee?”Matthew 12:34“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”Matthew 23:36“Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.”Mark 4:30“And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?”Luke 13:18“Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?”Deuteronomy 32:20“And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.”Zechariah 8:5“And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.”Matthew 20:3“And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,”Matthew 24:34“Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.”
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