John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 11:16 - 11:16

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John Bengel Commentary - Matthew 11:16 - 11:16


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Mat 11:16. Τὴν γενεὰν ταύτην, this generation) the evil men of this best[528] time.-ΠΑΙΔΑΡΊΟΙς,[529] children) Jesus compared not only the Jews, but also Himself and John, in different ways, to children, with a condescension, in His own case, most wonderful.-ἀγοραῖς, market-places) A large city has often many market-places. The preaching of John and Jesus was public.

[528] “Hujus optimi temporis”-so called because it was that of our Lord’s Ministry-(I. B.)

[529] The margin of both Editions, as also the Germ. Vers., seem to prefer παιδίοις.-E. B. So BCDZ. The παιδαρίοις of Rec. Text is not supported by the primary authorities.-ED.