1When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.2Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples (Mt 1:17; Mt 4:12; Mt 9:14; Mt 14:3; Lu 7:18)3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Lu 3:15; Joh 4:25; Joh 6:14; Joh 11:27)4And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:5the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers[1] are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. (Lu 4:18; Lu 5:3; Lu 7:22; Jas 2:5)6And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” (Isa 8:14; Isa 8:15; Joh 6:61)7As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? (Mt 3:1; Lu 1:80; Eph 4:14; Jas 1:6)8What then did you go out to see? A man[2] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.9What then did you go out to see? A prophet?[3] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. (Mt 14:5; Mt 21:26; Lu 1:76)10This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ (Mal 3:1; Mr 1:2)11Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,[4] and the violent take it by force. (Lu 16:16)13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, (Mt 11:12)14and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. (Mal 4:5; Mt 17:10; Mr 9:11; Lu 1:17; Joh 1:21)15He who has ears to hear,[5] let him hear. (Mt 13:9; Mt 13:43; Lu 8:8; Lu 14:35)16“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,17“‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ (Mt 3:4; Mr 1:6; Lu 1:15)19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”[6] (Mt 9:10; Mt 9:11; Mt 18:17; Lu 7:36; Lu 14:1; Lu 15:2; Lu 19:7; Joh 2:1; Joh 12:2)
Woe to Unrepentant Cities
20Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. (Ps 81:11; Isa 1:2)21“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. (Isa 23:1; Eze 28:2; Am 1:9; Am 1:10; Mt 15:21; Mr 3:8; Lu 10:12)22But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. (Mt 11:21; Lu 12:47; Lu 12:48; Ac 17:31)23And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. (Isa 14:13; Mt 16:18; Lu 16:23; Ac 2:27)24But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.” (Mt 10:15; Mt 11:22)
1After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.[1]2When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples3to ask him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’4Jesus replied, ‘Go back and report to John what you hear and see:5the blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy[2] are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.6Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.’7As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?8If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.10This is the one about whom it is written: ‘ “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.” (Mal 3:1)11Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence,[3] and violent people have been raiding it.13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.15Whoever has ears, let them hear.16‘To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the market-places and calling out to others:17‘ “We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.”18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, “He has a demon.”19The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, “Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.” But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.’
Woe on unrepentant towns
20Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.21‘Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.22But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.23And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades.[4] For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.24But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.’
The Father revealed in the Son
25At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.26Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.27‘All things have been committed to me by my Father. No-one knows the Son except the Father, and no-one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.28‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.’
1Jesus finished teaching his 12 disciples. Then he went on to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.2John the Baptist was in prison. When he heard about the actions of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to him.3They asked Jesus, ‘Are you the one who is supposed to come? Or should we look for someone else?’4Jesus replied, ‘Go back to John. Report to him what you hear and see.5Blind people receive sight. Disabled people walk. Those who have skin diseases are made “clean”. Deaf people hear. Those who are dead are raised to life. And the good news is preached to those who are poor.6Blessed is anyone who does not give up their faith because of me.’7As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, ‘What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?8If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. People who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.10He is the one written about in Scripture. It says, ‘ “I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.” (Mal 3:1)11What I’m about to tell you is true. No one more important than John the Baptist has ever been born. But the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is more important than he is.12Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been under attack. And violent people are taking hold of it.13All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John came.14If you are willing to accept it, John is the Elijah who was supposed to come.15Whoever has ears should listen.16‘What can I compare today’s people to? They are like children sitting in the markets and calling out to others. They say,17‘ “We played the flute for you. But you didn’t dance. We sang a funeral song. But you didn’t become sad.”18When John came, he didn’t eat or drink as you do. And people say, “He has a demon.”19But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And people say, “This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and ‘sinners’. ” By wise actions wisdom is shown to be right.’
Towns that do not turn away from sin
20Jesus began to speak against the towns where he had done most of his miracles. The people there had not turned away from their sins. So he said,21‘How terrible it will be for you, Chorazin! How terrible for you, Bethsaida! Suppose the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon. They would have turned away from their sins long ago. They would have put on clothes for mourning. They would have sat down in ashes.22But I tell you this. On judgment day it will be easier for Tyre and Sidon than for you.23And what about you, Capernaum? Will you be lifted to the heavens? No! You will go down to the place of the dead. Suppose the miracles done in you had been done in Sodom. It would still be here today.24But I tell you this. On judgment day it will be easier for Sodom than for you.’
Rest for all who are tired
25At that time Jesus said, ‘I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.26Yes, Father. This is what you wanted to do.27‘My Father has given all things to me. The Father is the only one who knows the Son. And the only ones who know the Father are the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to make him known.28‘Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.29Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.30Serving me is easy, and my load is light.’
Matthew 11
King James Version
1And 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.2Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,3And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.7And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.20Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:21Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.22But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.23And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.24But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11
Einheitsübersetzung 2016
from Katholisches Bibelwerk1Und es geschah, als Jesus die Unterweisung der zwölf Jünger beendet hatte, zog er weiter, um in den Städten zu lehren und zu predigen.
Die Frage des Täufers und seine Bedeutung
2Johannes hörte im Gefängnis von den Taten des Christus. Da schickte er seine Jünger zu ihm (Mt 14:3; Lu 7:18)3und ließ ihn fragen: Bist du der, der kommen soll, oder sollen wir auf einen anderen warten?4Jesus antwortete ihnen: Geht und berichtet Johannes, was ihr hört und seht:5Blinde sehen wieder und Lahme gehen; Aussätzige werden rein und Taube hören; Tote stehen auf und Armen wird das Evangelium verkündet. (Isa 26:19; Isa 29:18; Isa 35:5; Isa 61:1)6Selig ist, wer an mir keinen Anstoß nimmt.7Als sie gegangen waren, begann Jesus zu der Menge über Johannes zu reden: Was habt ihr denn sehen wollen, als ihr in die Wüste hinausgegangen seid? Ein Schilfrohr, das im Wind schwankt?8Oder was habt ihr sehen wollen, als ihr hinausgegangen seid? Einen Mann in feiner Kleidung? Siehe, die fein gekleidet sind, findet man in den Palästen der Könige.9Oder wozu seid ihr hinausgegangen? Um einen Propheten zu sehen? Ja, ich sage euch: sogar mehr als einen Propheten.10Dieser ist es, von dem geschrieben steht:
Siehe, ich sende meinen Boten vor dir her, / der deinen Weg vor dir bahnen wird. (Ex 23:20; Mal 3:1; Mr 1:2; Lu 1:76)11Amen, ich sage euch: Unter den von einer Frau Geborenen ist kein Größerer aufgetreten als Johannes der Täufer; doch der Kleinste im Himmelreich ist größer als er.12Seit den Tagen Johannes des Täufers bis heute wird dem Himmelreich Gewalt angetan und Gewalttätige reißen es an sich. (Lu 16:16)13Denn alle Propheten und das Gesetz bis zu Johannes haben prophetisch geredet. (1Pe 1:10)14Und wenn ihr es annehmen wollt: Er ist Elija, der wiederkommen soll.15Wer Ohren hat, der höre! (Mt 13:9; Mr 4:9; Lu 8:8; Lu 14:35)16Mit wem soll ich diese Generation vergleichen? Sie gleicht Kindern, die auf den Marktplätzen sitzen und anderen zurufen:17Wir haben für euch auf der Flöte gespielt und ihr habt nicht getanzt; wir haben die Totenklage angestimmt und ihr habt euch nicht an die Brust geschlagen.18Denn Johannes ist gekommen, er isst nicht und trinkt nicht und sie sagen: Er hat einen Dämon. (Mt 9:14)19Der Menschensohn ist gekommen, er isst und trinkt und sie sagen: Siehe, ein Fresser und Säufer, ein Freund der Zöllner und Sünder! Und doch hat die Weisheit durch ihre Taten Recht bekommen.
Das Wehe-Wort Jesu über die galiläischen Städte
20Dann begann er den Städten, in denen er die meisten Machttaten getan hatte, Vorwürfe zu machen, weil sie nicht Buße getan hatten: (Lu 10:12)21Weh dir, Chorazin! Weh dir, Betsaida! Denn wenn in Tyrus und Sidon die Machttaten geschehen wären, die bei euch geschehen sind - längst schon wären sie in Sack und Asche umgekehrt. (Es 4:1; Joe 4:4)22Das sage ich euch: Tyrus und Sidon wird es am Tag des Gerichts erträglicher ergehen als euch.23Und du, Kafarnaum, wirst du etwa bis zum Himmel erhoben werden? Bis zur Unterwelt wirst du hinabsteigen. Wenn in Sodom die Machttaten geschehen wären, die bei dir geschehen sind, dann stünde es noch heute. (Isa 14:13)24Das sage ich euch: Dem Gebiet von Sodom wird es am Tag des Gerichts erträglicher ergehen als dir. (Mt 10:15)
Der Lobpreis Jesu
25In jener Zeit sprach Jesus: Ich preise dich, Vater, Herr des Himmels und der Erde, weil du das vor den Weisen und Klugen verborgen und es den Unmündigen offenbart hast. (Lu 10:21)26Ja, Vater, so hat es dir gefallen.27Alles ist mir von meinem Vater übergeben worden; niemand kennt den Sohn, nur der Vater, und niemand kennt den Vater, nur der Sohn und der, dem es der Sohn offenbaren will. (Mt 28:18; Joh 3:34; Joh 10:15; Joh 13:3)28Kommt alle zu mir, die ihr mühselig und beladen seid! Ich will euch erquicken. (Jer 31:25)29Nehmt mein Joch auf euch und lernt von mir; denn ich bin gütig und von Herzen demütig; und ihr werdet Ruhe finden für eure Seele. (Isa 28:12; Jer 6:16)30Denn mein Joch ist sanft und meine Last ist leicht.