Mat 11:5-6 | TNotes | STEP | 11:5 Jesus’ miracles of compassion inaugurated the Kingdom of God (12:28 ; see Isa 29:18-19 ; 35:5-6 ; 61:1 ). Jesus expected John to understand that he was fulfilling Old Testament expectations.

cIsa 29:18-19►

d35:5-6►

‏ Matthew 11:5-6

11:5 ^a Jesus’ miracles of compassion inaugurated the Kingdom of God (12:28 ^b; see Isa 29:18-19 ^c; 35:5-6 ^d; 61:1 ^e). Jesus expected John to understand that he was fulfilling Old Testament expectations.
11:6 ^f who do not fall away because of me: The works listed in 11:5 ^g 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.