Matthew 11:3
Matthew 11:3 in Multiple Translations
to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”
And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
To say to him, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?
to ask on his behalf, “Are you the one we were expecting to come, or should we continue to look for someone else?”
Art thou he that shoulde come, or shall we looke for another?
said to him, 'Art thou He who is coming, or for another do we look?'
and said to him, “Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?”
And said to him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
Art thou he that art to come, or look we for another?
to ask him, “Are you the Messiah who the prophets prophesied would come, or is it someone else that we should expect to come?”
They went to Jesus and said to him, “John the Baptiser has sent us to you. He wants us to ask you, ‘Are you the special man that God has sent to us? Or do we have to start looking around for somebody else?’”
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Study Notes — Matthew 11:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Matthew 11:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 11:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 11:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 11:3
- Barnes' Notes on Matthew 11:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
- Sermons on Matthew 11:3
Context — John’s Inquiry
3to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”
4Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 11:27 | “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” |
| 2 | Malachi 3:1 | “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 18:15–18 | The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. This is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire anymore, so that we will not die!” Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. |
| 4 | Micah 5:2 | But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. |
| 5 | Hebrews 10:37 | For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. |
| 6 | Zechariah 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
| 7 | John 6:14 | When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” |
| 8 | John 7:41–42 | Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived? ” |
| 9 | Zephaniah 3:14–17 | Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” |
| 10 | John 7:31 | Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?” |
Matthew 11:3 Summary
This verse shows John the Baptist's disciples asking Jesus if He is the Messiah they had been waiting for. Jesus' response, which we see in the next verses, shows that He is indeed the One who was to come, with the power to heal and save. Just like John's disciples, we can look to Jesus as our Savior and trust in His power, as seen in Matthew 28:18. By reading about Jesus' life and teachings, we can confirm that He is the One who has come to save us, and we can put our faith in Him, just like it says in John 20:31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did John the Baptist's disciples ask Jesus if He was the One who was to come?
John's disciples asked this question because John, who was in prison, had heard about Jesus' works and wanted to confirm if He was the Messiah he had been preparing the way for, as prophesied in Isaiah 40:3 and Malachi 3:1
What does it mean to be 'the One who was to come'?
This phrase refers to the long-awaited Messiah, who was prophesied in the Old Testament to come and save God's people, as seen in Isaiah 9:6-7 and Jeremiah 23:5-6
Why did John the Baptist have doubts about Jesus being the Messiah?
John's doubts may have arisen from his expectations of what the Messiah would do, as he was in prison and may have expected Jesus to rescue him, but Jesus' response in Matthew 11:4-5 shows that He was indeed the Messiah, fulfilling Isaiah 61:1-2
How does this verse relate to our faith today?
This verse reminds us to look to Jesus as the One who has come to save us, and to trust in His power and authority, as seen in Hebrews 12:2 and Matthew 28:18
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can confirm Jesus' identity as the Messiah in my own life?
- How do I respond when my expectations of God's plan are not met, like John the Baptist may have experienced?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in Jesus' power and authority, just like the disciples did?
- In what ways can I, like John's disciples, be a messenger of the Gospel to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 11:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 11:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 11:3
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 11:3
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 11:3
Sermons on Matthew 11:3
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Beware of Being Offended by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the sower from the Bible. He explains that when the sower sows the seed, it falls on different types of ground, representing |
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Crucified With Christ by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living and behaving like Jesus. He shares a personal anecdote about helping a young boy tie his shoe in an alley, despite |
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Plain Old Gospel Message Path of Reward - Lake Johanna Conference by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the life of Tanny Crosby, who could have grumbled about being blind but instead chose to dig wells of blessings for others through her hymn |
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The Danger of Loving a Theological System More Than the Savior by Daniel L. Akin | In this sermon, Danny Akin addresses the issue of extreme Calvinism and its negative impact on believers. He emphasizes the importance of loving Jesus and his church above any theo |
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Some Observations by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their personal journey and experiences with God. They talk about facing challenges and hardships, but also finding strength and guidance fro |
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I Alone Am Left by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch preaches about the common experience of despair and loneliness faced by many men of God throughout the Bible, including Elijah, Moses, Job, the prophets, John the Bapti |
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Luke 7:18-23. the Visit of John the Baptist's Disciples. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the importance of seeking guidance and clarity when facing doubts about Jesus as the true Messiah. He emphasizes the wisdom of confiding in exper |






