Matthew 11:16

¶ But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like vnto children, sitting in the markets, and calling vnto their fellowes,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places, who call out to the other {children,}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows
- American Standard Version (1901)

But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,
- Basic English Bible

To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, which, calling to their companions,
- Darby Bible

But whereunto shall I esteem this generation to be like? It is like to children sitting in the market place.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, which call unto their fellows,
- English Revised Version

But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 11:16

11:16 This generation - That is, the men of this age. They are like those froward children of whom their fellows complain, that they will be pleased no way.