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

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

But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,
- Webster's Bible

But to what shall I compare the present generation? It is like children sitting in the open places, who call to their playmates.
- Weymouth Bible

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

But to whom schal Y gesse this generacioun lijk? It is lijk to children sittynge in chepyng, that crien to her peeris,
- Wycliffe Bible

`And to what shall I liken this generation? it is like little children in market-places, sitting and calling to their comrades,
- Youngs Literal 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.