Matthew 11:1
American King James And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to teach and to preach in their cities.
American Standard Version And it came to pass when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and preach in their cities.
King James And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
World English Bible When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 11:2
American King James Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
American Standard Version Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples
King James Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
World English Bible Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
Matthew 11:3
American King James And said to him, Are you he that should come, or do we look for another?
American Standard Version and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
King James And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
World English Bible and said to him, “Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?”
Matthew 11:4
American King James Jesus answered and said to them, Go and show John again those things which you do hear and see:
American Standard Version And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:
King James Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:
Matthew 11:5
American King James The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
American Standard Version the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.
King James The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
World English Bible the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.
Matthew 11:6
American King James And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me.
American Standard Version And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.
King James And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
World English Bible Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.”
Matthew 11:7
American King James And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
American Standard Version And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
King James And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
World English Bible As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Matthew 11:8
American King James But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
American Standard Version But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft `raiment'? Behold, they that wear soft `raiment' are in king's houses.
King James But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
World English Bible But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
Matthew 11:9
American King James But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
American Standard Version But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
King James But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
World English Bible But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
Matthew 11:10
American King James For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you.
American Standard Version This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
King James For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
World English Bible For this is he, of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’
Matthew 11:11
American King James Truly I say to you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
American Standard Version Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
King James 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.
World English Bible Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:12
American King James And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
American Standard Version And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
King James And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
World English Bible From the days of John the Baptizer until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
Matthew 11:13
American King James For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
American Standard Version For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
King James For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
World English Bible For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
Matthew 11:14
American King James And if you will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
American Standard Version And if ye are willing to receive `it,' this is Elijah, that is to come.
King James And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.
World English Bible If you are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who is to come.
Matthew 11:15
American King James He that has ears to hear, let him hear.
American Standard Version He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
King James He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
World English Bible He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 11:16
American King James But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,
American Standard Version But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows
King James But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
World English Bible “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
Matthew 11:17
American King James And saying, We have piped to you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not lamented.
American Standard Version and say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not mourn.
King James And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
World English Bible and say, ‘We played the flute for you, and you didn’t dance. We mourned for you, and you didn’t lament.’
Matthew 11:18
American King James For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil.
American Standard Version For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a demon.
King James For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
World English Bible For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
Matthew 11:19
American King James The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
American Standard Version The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her works.
King James The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
World English Bible The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.”
Matthew 11:20
American King James Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
American Standard Version Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.
King James Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
World English Bible Then he began to denounce the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they didn’t repent.
Matthew 11:21
American King James Woe to you, Chorazin! woe to you, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
American Standard Version Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
King James Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
World English Bible “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Matthew 11:22
American King James But I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
American Standard Version But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.
King James But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
World English Bible But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.
Matthew 11:23
American King James And you, Capernaum, which are exalted to heaven, shall be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
American Standard Version And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt go down unto Hades: for if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in thee, it would have remained until this day.
King James And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
World English Bible You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to Hades. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until today.
Matthew 11:24
American King James But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.
American Standard Version But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
King James But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
World English Bible But I tell you that it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment, than for you.”
Matthew 11:25
American King James At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.
American Standard Version At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
King James At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
World English Bible At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
Matthew 11:26
American King James Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in your sight.
American Standard Version yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
King James Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
World English Bible Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.
Matthew 11:27
American King James All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
American Standard Version All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knoweth the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son willeth to reveal `him.'
King James All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
World English Bible All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son, except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father, except the Son and he to whom the Son desires to reveal him.
Matthew 11:28
American King James Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
American Standard Version Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
King James Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
World English Bible “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29
American King James Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.
American Standard Version Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
King James Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
World English Bible Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:30
American King James For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
American Standard Version For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
King James For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
World English Bible For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”