Matthew 11:1

CHAPTER XI.

Christ, having finished his instructions to his disciples,

departs to preach in different cities, 1.

John sends two of his disciples to him to inquire whether he

were the Christ, 2-6.

Christ's testimony concerning John, 7-15.

He upbraids the Jews with their capriciousness, 16-19.

The condemnation of Chorazin, and Bethsaida, and Capernaum, for

their unbelief and impenitence, 20-24.

Praises the Divine wisdom for revealing the Gospel to the

simple-hearted, 25, 26.

Shows that none can know God but by the revelation of his Son,

27.

Invites the distressed to come unto him, and gives them the

promise of rest for their souls, 29-30.

NOTES ON CHAP. XI.

Verse Matthew 11:1. This verse properly belongs to the preceding chapter, from which it should on no account be separated; as with that it has the strictest connection, but with this it has none.

To teach and to preach] To teach, to give private instructions to as many as came unto him; and to preach, to proclaim publicly, that the kingdom of God is at hand; two grand parts of the duty of a Gospel minister.

Their cities] The cities of the Jews.