But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
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The verse 16 is found in chapter 11 of Matthew. Jesus interprets John’s mission and confronts the inconsistency of those who reject both John and the Son of Man. The generation is compared to dissatisfied children, while God’s wisdom is recognized by its fruits.
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Wem soll ich aber dies Geschlecht vergleichen? Es ist den Kindlein gleich, die an dem Markt sitzen und rufen gegen ihre Gesellen
Mas ¿a quién compararé esta generación? Es semejante a los muchachos que se sientan en las plazas, y dan voces a sus compañeros,
A qui comparerai-je cette génération? Elle ressemble à des enfants assis dans des places publiques, et qui, s'adressant à d'autres enfants,
Or a chi assomiglierò io questa generazione? Ella è simile a’ fanciulli, che seggono nelle piazze, e gridano a’ lor compagni; e dicono:
Mas, a quem assemelharei esta geração? É semelhante aos meninos que se assentam nas praças, e clamam aos seus companheiros,
「我該用甚麼來比這世代呢?這正像孩童坐在街市上向同伴呼喊:
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