And it came to pass, when YHWH had made an end of commanding His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities.
2 Now when John (Yochanan) had heard in the prison the works of the Messiah (haMashiach), he sent two of his disciples,
3 And said unto Him, “Art You He that should come, or do we look for another?
4 YHWH answered and said unto them, “Go and shew John (Yochanan) again those things which you do hear and see:
5 The blind receives their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel (good news) preached to them.
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me.”
7 And as they departed, YHWH began to say unto the multitudes concerning John (Yochanan): “What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8 But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
9 But what went you out for to see? A prophet? Yes, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
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.’ – Mal 3:1
11 Verily I say unto you, among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist (Yochanan haMatvil); notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist (Yochanan haMatvil) until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13 For all the Prophets (Nevi’im) and the Torah prophesied until John (Yochanan).
14 And if you will receive it, this is A43Elias (Eliyah), who was about to come.
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
17 And saying, ‘We have piped unto you, and you have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and you have not lamented.’
18 For John (Yochanan) came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He hath a devil.’
19 The Son of man (haMashiach) came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified of her children.”
20 Then began He to upbraid the cities wherein most of His mighty works were done, because they repented not:
21 Woe unto you, Chorazin! Woe unto 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.
22 But I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
23 And you, Capernaum, who exalted yourself unto heaven, shalt be brought down to B32Hades (sheol), for if the mighty works, which have been done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. – Isa. 14:13, 15
24 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.”
25 At that time YHWH answered and said, “I thank You, O Father, Lord (Adon) of heaven and earth, because You have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26 Even so, Father; for so it seemed good in Your sight.
27 All things are delivered unto Me of My Father; and no man knoweth the B47Son (Humanity of El), but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, except the B47Son, and he to whomsoever the B47Son wills to reveal Him.
28 Come unto Me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”