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Matthew 11:2

11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

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Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

11:3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

What does Matthew 11:2 mean?

Matthew 11:2 is a verse in the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include δέ (de), Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), ἀκούω (akouo). It connects to 10 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

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Nowδέde/deh/G1161a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
when
JohnἸωάννηςIoannes/ee-o-an'-nace/G2491of Hebrew origin (3110); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:--John.
had
heardἀκούωakouo/ak-oo'-o/G191a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
inἐνen/en/G1722a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
the
prisonδεσμωτήριονdesmoterion/des-mo-tay'-ree-on/G1201from a derivative of 1199 (equivalent to 1196); a place of bondage, i.e. a dungeon:--prison.
the
worksἔργονergon/er'-gon/G2041from a primary (but obsolete) ergo (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.
of
Christ,ΧριστόςChristos/khris-tos'/G5547from 5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
he
sentπέμπωpempo/pem'-po/G3992apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas hiemi (as a stronger form of eimi) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and 4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield:--send, thrust in.
twoδύοduo/doo'-o/G1417a primary numeral; "two":--both, twain, two.
of
hisαὐτόςautos/ow-tos'/G846from the particle au (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
disciples,μαθητήςmathetes/math-ay-tes'/G3101from 3129; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.

Commentary on Matthew 11:2

HENRY_FULL · Matthew 11:2
g the Messiah, ver. 2-6 . III. The honourable testimony that Christ bore to John Baptist, ver. 7-15 . IV. The sad account he gives of that generation in general, and of some particular places with reference to the success, both of John's ministry and of his own, ver. 16-24 . V. His thanksgiving to his Father for the wise and gracious method he had taken in revealing the great mysteries of the gospel, ver. 25, 26 . VI. His gracious call and invitation of poor sinners to come to him, and to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him, ver. 27-30 . No Where have we more of the terror of gospel woes for warning to us, or of the sweetness of gospel grace for encouragement to us, than in this chapter, which sets before us life and death, the blessing and the curse. John's Disciples Come to Christ. 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. 2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two o

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Matthew 4:12

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; cast: or, delivered up

Matthew 9:14

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

Matthew 14:3

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

Mark 6:17

For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

Luke 3:19

But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

Luke 7:18

And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

John 3:24

For John was not yet cast into prison.

John 3:25

Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.

John 4:1

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

Acts 19:1

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Matthew 11:2.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 2:9

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

John 4:34

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

John 9:4

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

Matthew 1:16

And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten

Matthew 11:4

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

Matthew 14:10

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

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What does Matthew 11:2 say?

Matthew 11:2 (King James Version) reads: "Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,"

Is Matthew 11:2 in the Old or New Testament?

Matthew 11:2 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Matthew.

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