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The Unpleasable Generation
Commentators explain that Jesus compares the people of his day to stubborn children in a marketplace. Just as some children refuse to play any game offered—neither the joyful wedding game nor the somber funeral game—the people rejected God's messengers. They were fickle and impossible to please, finding fault with any approach.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:16–19
18th Century
Theologian
But whereunto shall I liken, etc. Christ proceeds to reprove the inconsistency and fickleness of the people of that age. He says they were…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, and saying, We ha…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:16
“Comparison” stands at the heart of Jesus’ parables (see introductory comment on Mk 4). Here Jesus uses an analogy to show his view of his generati…
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John Gill
On Matthew 11:16
17th Century
Pastor
But whereunto shall I liken this generation ?
The men of that age, the stubborn and perverse Jews; who were pleased …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:16–24
17th Century
Minister
Christ reflects on the scribes and Pharisees, who had an arrogant opinion of themselves. He likens their behavior to children's play: children who,…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:16–19
13th Century
Philosopher
Here He bursts out in a rebuke of the crowds. And first, He presents a question; second, He presents a kind of metaphor; and third, He explains it.…