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NASB | Matthew 11:2 ¶ Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 11:2 ¶ Now when John [the Baptist] in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples [Luke 7:18-35] |
Bible Question:
why did John sent his disciples? |
Bible Answer: Dear bogs, I believe John was not asking for clarifying his own doubt as John should have known who Jesus was (Mat 3:14-17). The purpose should most probably be for his disciples' sake in convincing them as John Gill has put it: "he sent two of his disciples, who might be the most prejudiced against Christ, because of the increase of his followers, and the decrease of their master's; and because he did not live such an austere life as John did; and who, notwithstanding all that they had heard, and their master had told them of Jesus, were not easily persuaded that he was the true Messiah. Moreover, two of them were sent, both because it was more honourable to Christ, and that they might be proper witnesses of what they saw and heard; and since it was not so much for himself, as for the sake of his disciples, that these messengers were sent." Hope the above helpful. Shalom Azure |
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