King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

KJVu: 1 It came to pass, when Jesus had finished commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to teach and to preach in their cities.

KJV:   3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

KJVu: 3 and said to him, "Are you he that should come, or do we look for another? "

KJV:   4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

KJVu: 4 Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and report to John those things which YOU hear and see:

Notes: "Shew" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G518 with a Strong’s definition of " to report, announce."

KJV:   6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

KJVu: 6 And blessed is he, who is not offended in me. "

KJV:   7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

KJVu: 7 As they departed, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, "What did YOU go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

KJV:   8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

KJVu: 8 But what did YOU go out to see? A man wearing soft clothes? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

KJV:   9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

KJVu: 9 But what did YOU go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

KJV:   10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

KJVu: 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.'

KJV:   11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist : notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

KJVu: 11 Truly I say to you, Among those that are born of women there has not risen a greater one than John the Baptist , but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

KJV:   12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

KJVu: 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.

KJV:   14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

KJVu: 14 And if YOU are willing to receive it, this is Elijah, who was to come.

Notes: "Elias" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2243 with a Strong’s definition of "Elijah, an Israelite prophet."

KJV:   15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

KJVu: 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

KJV:   16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

KJVu: 16 But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling to their friends,

Notes: "Fellows" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2083 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "companion, friend. -|- From etes (a clansman); a comrade — fellow, friend."

KJV:   17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced ; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

KJVu: 17 and saying, 'We have piped for you, and YOU have not danced , we have mourned for you, and YOU have not mourned.'

Notes: "Lamented" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2875 with a Strong’s definition of "to cut (off), strike, to mourn."

KJV:   18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

KJVu: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a devil. '

KJV:   19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

KJVu: 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners. ' But wisdom is justified of her children. "

KJV:   20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

KJVu: 20 Then he began to reprove the cities in which most of his mighty works were done, because they did not repent.

Notes: "Upbraid" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3679 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "defame, reproach, revile -|- From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt — cast in teeth, (suffer) reproach, revile, upbraid." Also Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines "Upbraid" as "To reprove with severity." 'Then he began to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done' - Matthew 11:20."

KJV:   21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

KJVu: 21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

KJV:   22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

KJVu: 22 But I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

KJV:   23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell : for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

KJVu: 23 And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, shall be brought down to hell . For if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

KJV:   24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

KJVu: 24 But I say to you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you."

KJV:   25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

KJVu: 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.

KJV:   26 Even so, Father : for so it seemed good in thy sight.

KJVu: 26 Even so, Father , for so it seemed good in your sight.

KJV:   27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father : and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father ; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

KJVu: 27 All things are delivered to me of my Father , and no man knows the Son, except the Father , and no man knows the Father, except the Son, and those to whom the Son determines to reveal him.

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KJV:   28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

KJVu: 28 Come to me, all YOU that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

KJV:   29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am meek and lowly in heart : and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

KJVu: 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me , for I am meek and lowly in heart , and YOU shall find rest for your souls.

Notes: "Of" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G575 with a Strong’s definition of "from, away from."

KJV:   30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

KJVu: 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. "