Matthew 11

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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?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And they said unto him, Art thou he of whom it is written in the prophets that he should come, or do we look for another?
IV v. 3 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John again of those things which ye do hear and see,
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

How the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, and the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached unto them.
IV v. 5 (Inspired Version, 1867)

6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6

And blessed is John and whosoever shall not be offended in me.
IV v. 6 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? Was it a reed shaken with the wind? And they answered him, No.
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

And he said, But what went ye out for to see? Was it a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings' houses.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10

For this is the one of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

But the days will come when the violent shall have no power; for all the prophets and the law prophesied that it should be thus until John.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 14

And if ye will receive it, verily, he was the Elias, who was for to come and prepare all things.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

But whereunto shall I liken this generation?
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

17And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned for you, and ye have not lamented.
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

Woe 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 since in sackcloth and ashes.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.
IV v. 26 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

And at that time, there came a voice out of heaven. And 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. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight!
IV v. 27 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 27

All 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 they to whom the Son will reveal himself; they shall see the Father also.
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

28Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

Then spake Jesus, saying, Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
IV v. 29 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls; for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
IV v. 30 (Inspired Version, 1867)

30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 3
And they said unto him, Art thou he of whom it is written in the prophets that he should come, or do we look for another?
v. 4
Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and tell John again of those things which ye do hear and see,
v. 5
How the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, and the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached unto them.
v. 6
And blessed is John and whosoever shall not be offended in me.
v. 7
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? Was it a reed shaken with the wind? And they answered him, No.
v. 8
And he said, But what went ye out for to see? Was it a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings' houses.
v. 10
For this is the one of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
v. 13
But the days will come when the violent shall have no power; for all the prophets and the law prophesied that it should be thus until John.
v. 14
And if ye will receive it, verily, he was the Elias, who was for to come and prepare all things.
v. 16
But whereunto shall I liken this generation?
v. 17
It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned for you, and ye have not lamented.
v. 19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a wine-bibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.
v. 21
Woe 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 since in sackcloth and ashes.
v. 24
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee.
v. 25
And at that time, there came a voice out of heaven. And 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. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight!
v. 27
All 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 they to whom the Son will reveal himself; they shall see the Father also.
v. 28
Then spake Jesus, saying, Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
v. 29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls; for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
insertion after v. 13
Yea, as many as have prophesied have foretold of these days.
insertion after v. 19
But I say unto you, Wisdom is justified of her children.