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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jesus replied, &#8220Go back and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jesus told them, “Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, said to them, "Having gone, relate to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to them, &#8220Go and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied to them, &#8220Go and report to John what you hear and see: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered, "Go and tell John what you have heard and seen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said unto them, Go your way and tell John the things which ye do hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jesus answered John's disciples, "Go back, and tell John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus answered, "Go back and tell John what you are hearing and seeing: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and observe: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus replied, ?Go back and report to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, "Go tell John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said to them, Go and show John again those things which ye hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Go and report to John what you see and hear," replied Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jesus answering said to them, “Having gone, declare to John the things that you hear and see,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, said to them, "Having gone, relate to John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jesus answering said to them, 'Having gone, declare to John the things that ye hear and see,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus having answered said to them, Having gone, announce to John what ye hear and see:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus making answer said to them: Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jesus, responding, said to them: “Go and report to John what you have heard and seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus answered and said, Go and describe to John the things which you see and hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Yeshua answered and he said to them, “Go relate to Yohannan those things that you hear and see.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answered and said to them: Go and tell John what you hear and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus responding said to them, <FR>Having gone, proclaim unto John the things which you hear and see.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus answering said unto them, Go, and tell John what things ye hear and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, go and relate to John, what you hear and what you see:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Go and report to John what you see and hear," replied Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus, answering, said to them, <FR>"Having gone, report to John what ye are hearing and seeing:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus said to them in answer, <FR>Go and tell John <Fr><i>the things</i><FR> which ye hear and see:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/11-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2750" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">John's Inquiry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: Poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">“Go back</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apangeilate (V-AMA-2P) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">and report</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannē (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">to John</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouete (V-PIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you hear</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepete (V-PIA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">see:</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>The 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a></span><br />Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a></span><br />So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a></span><br />Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-23.htm">Matthew 4:23</a></span><br />Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36</a></span><br />But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22</a></span><br />Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-25.htm">John 10:25</a></span><br />“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-38.htm">John 10:38</a></span><br />But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-11.htm">John 14:11</a></span><br />Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30-31</a></span><br />Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Mark 7:37</a></span><br />The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-32.htm">John 9:32-33</a></span><br />Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind. / If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Jesus answered and said to them, Go and show John again those things which you do hear and see:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/9-12.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">News</a> <a href="/matthew/9-26.htm">Report</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Show</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">News</a> <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Report</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/matthew/12-4.htm">Show</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">John sends his disciples to Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Jesus' testimony concerning John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Jesus replied</b><br />The phrase "Jesus replied" indicates a direct response from Jesus, showcasing His willingness to engage with the questions and doubts of others. In the Greek, the word for "replied" is "ἀποκριθεὶς" (apokritheis), which implies a thoughtful and deliberate answer. This reflects Jesus' role as a teacher and guide, always ready to provide clarity and reassurance. His response is not just a simple answer but a profound teaching moment, emphasizing His authority and understanding.<p><b>Go back</b><br />The instruction to "Go back" is significant in its directive nature. The Greek word "πορευθέντες" (poreuthentes) suggests a purposeful journey or mission. Jesus is sending John's disciples back with a message, indicating the importance of their role as messengers. This highlights the theme of mission and the responsibility of believers to carry the truth to others, reinforcing the idea that faith is active and involves sharing the good news.<p><b>and report</b><br />The word "report" comes from the Greek "ἀπαγγείλατε" (apangeilate), meaning to announce or declare. This is not merely a casual conversation but an official proclamation. Jesus is instructing them to bear witness to what they have observed, underscoring the importance of testimony in the Christian faith. It emphasizes the power of personal experience and observation in validating the truth of Jesus' ministry.<p><b>to John</b><br />Referring to John the Baptist, this phrase places the narrative in a specific historical and relational context. John, who had baptized Jesus and proclaimed His coming, is now in prison and experiencing doubt. Jesus' message to John is one of reassurance and confirmation of His messianic identity. This highlights the human aspect of doubt and the need for reassurance, even among the most faithful.<p><b>what you hear and see</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the empirical evidence of Jesus' works and teachings. The Greek words "ἀκούετε" (akouete) for "hear" and "βλέπετε" (blepete) for "see" suggest a sensory confirmation of Jesus' identity and mission. This dual emphasis on hearing and seeing underscores the comprehensive nature of the evidence for Jesus' messiahship. It reflects the biblical principle that faith is not blind but is supported by tangible evidence of God's work in the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is responding to a question from John the Baptist's disciples.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>A prophet and forerunner of Jesus, who is currently imprisoned and has sent his disciples to inquire about Jesus' identity and mission.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples_of_john.htm">Disciples of John</a></b><br>Followers of John the Baptist who are tasked with delivering John's question to Jesus and reporting back His response.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>The region where Jesus is performing His ministry, including teaching and performing miracles, which are the basis of His response to John's inquiry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/miracles_and_teachings_of_jesus.htm">Miracles and Teachings of Jesus</a></b><br>The events that Jesus refers to in His response, which include healing the sick, raising the dead, and preaching the good news to the poor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/evidence_of_the_messiah.htm">Evidence of the Messiah</a></b><br>Jesus provides tangible evidence of His identity through His works, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and demonstrating His divine authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to look for the evidence of God's work in their lives and the world around them, strengthening their faith through observation and testimony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_doubt.htm">Responding to Doubt</a></b><br>Like John the Baptist, believers may experience doubt. Jesus' response teaches us to seek answers in the works and words of Christ, which affirm His truth and mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a></b><br>Just as John's disciples were sent to report what they heard and saw, Christians are called to share their experiences of Christ's work in their lives with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_miracles.htm">The Role of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles serve as a testament to Jesus' divine nature and mission, encouraging believers to trust in His power and sovereignty.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Go and shew John again.</span>--There is no Greek adverb answering to the last word. St. Luke (<a href="/luke/7-21.htm" title="And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and to many that were blind he gave sight.">Luke 7:21</a>) adds that "in that same hour Jesus cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits," and they were therefore to carry back their report as eyewitnesses.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jesus</span>; <span class="accented">and Jesus</span> (Revised Version, with even the Received Text). <span class="cmt_word">Answered and said unto them</span>. He makes no verbal self-defence, but appeals to the effects of his work. Observe that a similar appeal to effects of the same character as those mentioned here - restoration to normal powers and bringing spiritual truths home to the poorest - is still the great argument for the Messiahship of Jesus. <span class="cmt_word">Go</span>; <span class="accented">go</span> <span class="accented">your way</span> (Revised Version); <span class="greek">πορευθέντες</span> (cf. ver. 7). <span class="cmt_word">And show John again</span>; <span class="accented">and tell John</span> (Revised Version); for <span class="greek">ἀπαγγέλλω</span> does not in itself contain the idea of bringing word in answer to an inquiry, but merely emphasizes the source or place from which the message comes (<a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">Matthew 8:33</a>; cf. Bishop Westcott on <a href="/1_john/1-2.htm">1 John 1:2, 5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Those</span> (<span class="accented">the</span>, Revised Version) <span class="cmt_word">things</span> <span class="cmt_word">which ye do hear and see</span>. Observe that in Luke <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> the order of the verbs is reversed; <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> the tense is not the present, as here, but the aorist, the miracles being regarded from the point of time when the disciples had returned to John. The present tense in Matthew brings out what St. Luke had already indicated by his preceding explanatory verse that the messengers arrived when the Lord was actually performing miracles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/11-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκριθεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(apokritheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Go [back]</span><br /><span class="grk">Πορευθέντες</span> <span class="translit">(Poreuthentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] report</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπαγγείλατε</span> <span class="translit">(apangeilate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to John</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωάννῃ</span> <span class="translit">(Iōannē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="grk">ἃ</span> <span class="translit">(ha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you hear</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούετε</span> <span class="translit">(akouete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">see:</span><br /><span class="grk">βλέπετε</span> <span class="translit">(blepete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> </span><span class="str2">(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. 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