Matthew 11:2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Matthew 11:2 NABRE
When John heard in prison of the works of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to him
Matthew 11:3 NABRE
with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
Matthew 11:4 NABRE
Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see
Matthew 11:5 NABRE
the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
Matthew 11:6 NABRE
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.” Jesus’ Testimony to John.
Matthew 11:7 NABRE
As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
Matthew 11:8 NABRE
Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.
Matthew 11:9 NABRE
Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Matthew 11:10 NABRE
This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.’
Matthew 11:11 NABRE
Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.