Matthew 11:2
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
American King James Version (AKJV)
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
American Standard Version (ASV)
Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Now when John had news in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples
Webster's Revision
Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
World English Bible
Now when John heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
English Revised Version (ERV)
Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples,
Clarke's Matthew 11:2 Bible Commentary
John had heard in the prison - John was cast into prison by order of Herod Antipas, Matthew 14:3, etc., (where see the notes), a little after our Lord began his public ministry, Matthew 4:12; and after the first passover, John 3:24.
Barnes's Matthew 11:2 Bible Commentary
The account contained in this chapter of Matthew, to the Matthew 11:19, is found, with no material variation, in Luke 7:18-35. John was in prison. Herod had thrown him into confinement on account of his faithfulness in reproving him for marrying his brother Philip's wife. See Matthew 14:3-4.
It is not certainly known why John sent to Jesus. It might have been to satisfy his disciples that he was the Messiah; or he might have been desirous of ascertaining for himself whether this person, of whom he heard so much, was the same one whom he had baptized, and whom he knew to be the Messiah. See John 1:29.
Wesley's Matthew 11:2 Bible Commentary
11:2 He sent two of his disciples - Not because he doubted himself; but to confirm their faith. 7:18 .
