Bible Chapter Summary
Matthew 11 Summary
John's Question and Jesus's Testimony
While Jesus teaches and preaches in the cities, John the Baptist, imprisoned, sends disciples to ask if Jesus is the one to come or if another is expected. Jesus responds by describing his works: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the gospel is preached to the poor. After John's messengers depart, Jesus praises John as a great prophet, greater than all born of women, yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Key themes
Key verses
Matthew 11:2-6
“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,”
Matthew 11:11
“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:20-24
“Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:”
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