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Matthew 11:16-17

16 “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:

17 “‘We played the flute for you,
and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge,
and you did not mourn.’

Cross References for Matthew 11:16-17

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Lamentations 2:13 - What can I say for you? With what can I compare you, O Daughter of Jerusalem? To what can I lik... Click to read the verse Lamentations 2:13 Click to read the verse Lamentations 2:13

Matthew 23:36 - I tell you the truth, all this will come upon this generation. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:36 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:36

Matthew 24:34 - I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have ... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:34

Luke 7:31-35 - “To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? Click to read the verse Luke 7:31-35 Click to read the verse Luke 7:31-35

Luke 13:18 - The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God li... Click to read the verse Luke 13:18 Click to read the verse Luke 13:18

Mark 4:30 - The Parable of the Mustard Seed Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, o... Click to read the verse Mark 4:30 Click to read the verse Mark 4:30