Matthew 11:10 cpdv — For this is he, of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For this is he, of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.’ "

— Matthew 11:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 11 — Context

7

Then, after they departed, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

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So what did you go out to see? A man in soft garments? Behold, those who are clothed in soft garments are in the houses of kings.

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Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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For this is he, of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.’

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Amen I say to you, among those born of women, there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

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But from the days of John the Baptist, even until now, the kingdom of heaven has endured violence, and the violent carry it away.

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For all the prophets and the law prophesied, even until John.

Matthew 11:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:10 say?
Matthew 11:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this is he, of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.’ ”
Where is Matthew 11:10 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 10.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 11:10.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:10 in?
Matthew 11:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 11:10?
Matthew 11:10 reads (CPDV): “For this is he, of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.’ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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