Matthew 11:2-6
Summary for Matt 11:2: 11:2–20:34 a This section highlights the two primary responses to Jesus: acceptance and rejection. The first section (11:2–12:50 b) features the rejection of Jesus by Jewish leaders while his disciples were learning to understand and accept him.Summary for Matt 11:2-19: 11:2-19 c This section begins with John the Baptist’s doubt, but it ends by exalting his faith and ministry (11:7-19 d). The people’s rejection of John (11:16-19 e) foreshadows their later rejection of Jesus. 11:2 f John was arrested (4:12 g) by Herod Antipas because he had denounced Herod’s immoral relationship with Herodias, his half-brother’s wife (14:1-12 h).
• the things the Messiah was doing: These actions demonstrated that he is the Messiah (8:1–9:34 i).
11:5 j Jesus’ miracles of compassion inaugurated the Kingdom of God (12:28 k; see Isa 29:18-19 l; 35:5-6 m; 61:1 n). Jesus expected John to understand that he was fulfilling Old Testament expectations.
11:6 o who do not fall away because of me: The works listed in 11:5 p were intended to drive John and his disciples to a decision regarding Jesus. Jesus was aware, however, that certain unexpected elements of his ministry would cause some to reject him.
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