NET Bible
"“To what should I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to one another,"
— Matthew 11:16, NET Bible
“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,”
“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows ”
“"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions”
“But whereunto shall I esteem this generation to be like? It is like to children sitting in the market place.”
“But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,”
“But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,”
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John appeared.
And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, who is to come.
The one who has ears had better listen!
“To what should I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to one another,
‘We played the flute for you, yet you did not dance; we wailed in mourning, yet you did not weep.’
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say,‘He has a demon!’
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say,‘Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”