Matthew 11:13 bbe — For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.

Bible in Basic English

"For all the prophets and the law were in force till John."

— Matthew 11:13, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 11 — Context

This is he of whom it has been said, See, I send my servant before your face, who will make ready your way before you.

Truly I say to you, Among the sons of women there has not been a greater than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

And from the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven is forcing its way in, and men of force take it.

For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.

And if you are able to see it, this is Elijah who was to come.

He who has ears, let him give ear.

But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

Matthew 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:13 say?

Matthew 11:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.”

Where is Matthew 11:13 in the Bible?

Matthew 11:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 13.

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 11:13.

What translation should I read Matthew 11:13 in?

Matthew 11:13 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 11:13?

Matthew 11:13 reads (BBE): “For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.” 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.

Matthew 11:13 bbe — For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.

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Matthew 11 — Context

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