11:16-19
Jesus then gives judgement on the people. The people are obtuse, they complained about John because he was so austere, saying he had a demon, then they complained about Jesus eating and drinking, saying he was a “glutton and a drunkard”, and “a friend of tax collectors and sinners”. We should be glad that He was a friend of tax collectors and sinners, because then he might be a friend of ours. “Wisdom is proved right by her deeds”, the results will show that Jesus is right.
11:20-24
It wasn't just that the people were wrong, there is now judgement on chorazin and Bethsaida. If Tyre and Sidon (area named in the prophets) had seen the miracles they would have repented. Some people can poo-poo miracles, but in the gospels they are seen as a legitimate proof of the reality of Jesus, they are seen as a reason that we should believe. Capernaum is also rebuked, being told they are worse than Sodom.
11:25-30
The religious leaders and Pharisees had a high opinion of themselves, but the gospel has been revealed to “the little children” i.e. to the humble and those considered to be of little account. We should expect the rejected to receive the gospel, because God chooses to reveal it to them. Jesus makes claims about himself, He is the only way to the Father. Then He calls the weary and burdened, He will give us rest. The religious types laid burdens on people, Jesus gives us rest for our souls.
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