Matthew 11:16
“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,”
What does Matthew 11:16 mean?
In the King James Version of the Bible, Matthew 11:16 reads: "But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is speaking to the crowds about John…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Call of the Market: A Reflection on Matthew 11:16
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus often confronts the attitudes and behaviors of His contemporaries. In chapter 11, verse 16, He asks, “But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows.” This vivid…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Understanding and Wisdom in Our Generation
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of Your profound words from Matthew 11:16: "But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows." Lord, I acknowledge the wisdom embedded in these…
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