Matthew 11:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:

Bible in Basic English

And Jesus, answering, said to them, Go and give news to John of the things which you are seeing and hearing:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jesus making answer said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen.

Free Bible Version

Jesus answered them, “Go back and tell John what you hear and what you see.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iesus answering, said vnto them, Goe, and shewe Iohn, what things ye heare, and see.

King James (Authorized) Version

Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

One Unity Resource Bible

Yeshua [Salvation] answered them, “Go and tell John [Yah is gracious] the things which you hear and see:

Translation for Translators

After they asked Jesus that question, he answered them, “Go back and report to John what you hear me telling people and what you see me doing.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you see and hear.

Noah Webster Bible

Jesus answered and said to them, Go and show John again those things which ye hear and see:

World English Bible

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus answering said to them, 'Having gone, declare to John the things that ye hear and see,

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.

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Summary

In Matthew 11:4, Jesus responds to John the Baptist's disciples by pointing to the miracles and signs that He performs as evidence of His identity as the Messiah. This verse highlights the importance of faith and belief in recognizing Jesus as the promised Savior. By citing His works as proof of His divinity, Jesus invites John's disciples to trust in Him and acknowledge His authority. This interaction underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the confirmation of Jesus' messianic role through His miraculous deeds.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Jesus answered and said unto them,.... Not by an express declaration, that he was the Messiah that was to come, and they were not to look for any other; but he bids them go, and show John again, those things which ye do hear and see. Christ would have them go back to John in prison, and relate to him the doctrines which they had heard preached by him to the poor; and the miracles which they had seen with their own eyes, then wrought by him; as well as many others, which were attested to them by credible witnesses; for there were at that time about Christ, that had infirmities, plagues, and evil spirits, and that were blind, and he instantly cured them in their presence; see Luk 7:21.