Matthieu - Caput 11

Matthieu 11.1 et factum est cum consummasset Iesus praecipiens duodecim discipulis suis transiit inde ut doceret et praedicaret in civitatibus eorum Matthieu 11.2 Iohannes autem cum audisset in vinculis opera Christi mittens duos de discipulis suis Matthieu 11.3 ait illi tu es qui venturus es an alium expectamus Matthieu 11.4 et respondens Iesus ait illis euntes renuntiate Iohanni quae auditis et videtis Matthieu 11.5 caeci vident claudi ambulant leprosi mundantur surdi audiunt mortui resurgunt pauperes evangelizantur Matthieu 11.6 et beatus est qui non fuerit scandalizatus in me Matthieu 11.7 illis autem abeuntibus coepit Iesus dicere ad turbas de Iohanne quid existis in desertum videre harundinem vento agitatam Matthieu 11.8 sed quid existis videre hominem mollibus vestitum ecce qui mollibus vestiuntur in domibus regum sunt Matthieu 11.9 sed quid existis videre prophetam etiam dico vobis et plus quam prophetam Matthieu 11.10 hic enim est de quo scriptum est ecce ego mitto angelum meum ante faciem tuam qui praeparabit viam tuam ante te Matthieu 11.11 amen dico vobis non surrexit inter natos mulierum maior Iohanne Baptista qui autem minor est in regno caelorum maior est illo Matthieu 11.12 a diebus autem Iohannis Baptistae usque nunc regnum caelorum vim patitur et violenti rapiunt illud Matthieu 11.13 omnes enim prophetae et lex usque ad Iohannem prophetaverunt Matthieu 11.14 et si vultis recipere ipse est Helias qui venturus est Matthieu 11.15 qui habet aures audiendi audiat Matthieu 11.16 cui autem similem aestimabo generationem istam similis est pueris sedentibus in foro qui clamantes coaequalibus Matthieu 11.17 dicunt cecinimus vobis et non saltastis lamentavimus et non planxistis Matthieu 11.18 venit enim Iohannes neque manducans neque bibens et dicunt daemonium habet Matthieu 11.19 venit Filius hominis manducans et bibens et dicunt ecce homo vorax et potator vini publicanorum et peccatorum amicus et iustificata est sapientia a filiis suis Matthieu 11.20 tunc coepit exprobrare civitatibus in quibus factae sunt plurimae virtutes eius quia non egissent paenitentiam Matthieu 11.21 vae tibi Corazain vae tibi Bethsaida quia si in Tyro et Sidone factae essent virtutes quae factae sunt in vobis olim in cilicio et cinere paenitentiam egissent Matthieu 11.22 verumtamen dico vobis Tyro et Sidoni remissius erit in die iudicii quam vobis Matthieu 11.23 et tu Capharnaum numquid usque in caelum exaltaberis usque in infernum descendes quia si in Sodomis factae fuissent virtutes quae factae sunt in te forte mansissent usque in hunc diem Matthieu 11.24 verumtamen dico vobis quia terrae Sodomorum remissius erit in die iudicii quam tibi Matthieu 11.25 in illo tempore respondens Iesus dixit confiteor tibi Pater Domine caeli et terrae quia abscondisti haec a sapientibus et prudentibus et revelasti ea parvulis Matthieu 11.26 ita Pater quoniam sic fuit placitum ante te Matthieu 11.27 omnia mihi tradita sunt a Patre meo et nemo novit Filium nisi Pater neque Patrem quis novit nisi Filius et cui voluerit Filius revelare Matthieu 11.28 venite ad me omnes qui laboratis et onerati estis et ego reficiam vos Matthieu 11.29 tollite iugum meum super vos et discite a me quia mitis sum et humilis corde et invenietis requiem animabus vestris Matthieu 11.30 iugum enim meum suave est et onus meum leve est

Matthieu : Caput 11

Reflection on Matthew Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of the Gospel of Matthew addresses profound themes such as the doubts of John the Baptist and the rejection of the unrepentant cities. It is essential to examine how Jesus responds to John's questions and the rejection he encounters. This revealing text confirms Jesus' messianic identity, honors John the Baptist, and warns against the unbelief of the cities.

Jesus' Invitation

This chapter culminates with Jesus' invitation to the weary and burdened. Matthew 11 is a source of wisdom and compassion, shedding light on the spiritual challenges we face.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

Let's reflect together on five Bible passages that shed light on the profound themes of this difficult chapter:

Luke 7:18-23

"John's disciples told him all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask him, 'Will you come, or should we wait for someone else?'"

This passage recounts the same event where John the Baptist wondered if Jesus was the Messiah, a question that Matthew 11:2-6 also tells us.

John 5:36

"I have a greater witness than John; the work which the Father gave me to accomplish, and which I accomplish, testifies that the Father has sent me."

This verse reflects Jesus' response regarding his ministry, similar to what Matthew 11:4-5 teaches us.

Luke 10:13-15

"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which have been performed among you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago…"

This passage is almost identical to the one found in Matthew 11:21-24, which discusses the judgment of the unrepentant cities.

John 7:37-38

"The On the last and most important day of the feast, Jesus stood up and said with a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let them come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."

This invitation from Jesus echoes the theme of coming to Him found in Matthew 11:28-30.

1 John 5:3

"For this is love for God: to obey his commandments. And his commandments are not difficult."

This verse echoes Jesus' teaching in Matthew 11:30, where he affirms that his yoke is easy.

Meditating on these passages, we discover the depth of Jesus' love and mercy, inviting us to follow him and find rest in him.