Matthew - Chapter 11

1 When Yeshua had concluded giving instructions to his twelve talmidim, he departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities.

2 Now when Yokhanan, in the house of prisoners, heard of the works of Mshikha, he sent a message by way of his talmidim, 3 and said to him: "Are you he that comes, or are we to expect another?" 4 Yeshua answered, saying to them: "Go, tell Yokhanan the things that you hear and see: 5 the blind see, and the lame walk, and the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead rise up, and the needy hear good tidings; 6 and happy is he who shall not be stumbled at me."

7 And after they left, Yeshua began to say to the crowds concerning Yokhanan: "What did you go out to the wilderness to see, a reed that was shaken by the wind? 8 And if not what did you go out to see? A man who was wearing soft robes? Behold, they that are clothed in soft robes are among kings. 9 And if not what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you, that he may prepare the way before you.'

11 "Truly I say to you, among those born of women, there has not arisen one who is greater than Yokhanan the Baptiser, yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And from the days of Yokhanan the Baptiser, until now, the kingdom of heaven is attacked by force, and the violent seize and plunder it. 13 For all the prophets and the Torah prophesied concerning* Yokhanan. 14 And, if you are willing, receive, that this is Eliyahu who was to come. 15 He that has ears to hear, let him hear! 16 But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children that sit in the street and call out to their friends, 17 saying:

'We have sung and you did not dance; we have mourned, and you did not lament.'

18 "For Yokhanan came, not eating and not drinking and they said, 'He has a demon.' 19 The Son of Man came, eating and drinking and they say: 'Behold, a gluttonous man, and a wine drinker, and a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' Wisdom is proven by the works it produces."

20 Then Yeshua began to revile the cities in which his miracles were done; however they did not repent. 21 And he said: "Woe to you, Khorazin! Woe to you, Beitsaida! For if the miracles which had been done in you had also been done in Tyre and Tsidon, without a doubt, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I say to you that it will be more peaceful for Tyre and Tsidon, in the Day of Judgment, than for you. 23 And you, K'far Nachum, which has been raised up to heaven, will be brought down to Sheol. For if those miracles that were done in you had been done in Sodom, she would still be standing to this day. 24 But I say to you that it will be more peaceful for the land of Sodom, in the Day of Judgment, than for you."

25 At that time, giving thanks to the Father, Yeshua answered saying: "I am grateful to you, O my Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent, and you have revealed them to the children. 26 Yes, my Father, for such was your desire. 27 Every thing has been delivered up to from my Father. And no man knows the Son, except the Father. Also, no man knows the Father, except the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to make known.

28 "Come to me, all you who labour and bear burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Bear my yoke upon you and learn from me, that I am peaceful and meek in my heart and you will find peace in your souls 30 for my yoke is pleasant, and my burden is light. 31 The one who learns the meaning of this will be amazed, and having been amazed he shall reign and after reigning he shall find rest.