Matthew 11:3 net — “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

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"“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”"

— Matthew 11:3, NET Bible

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Matthew 11 — Context

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When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their towns.

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Jesus and John the Baptist Now when John heard in prison about the deeds Christ had done, he sent his disciples to ask a question:

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“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

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Jesus answered them,“Go tell John what you hear and see:

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The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news proclaimed to them

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– and blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me!”

Matthew 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 11:3 say?
Matthew 11:3 in the NET Bible reads: ““Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?””
Where is Matthew 11:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 11:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 3.
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 11:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 11:3 in?
Matthew 11:3 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 11:3?
Matthew 11:3 reads (NET): ““Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”” 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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