Matthew 11:4

4 "Go and report to John what you see and hear," replied Jesus;

Matthew 11:4 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 11:4

Jesus answered and said unto them
Not by an express declaration, that he was the Messiah that was to come, and they were not to look for any other; but he bids them

go, and show John again, those things which ye do hear and see.
Christ would have them go back to John in prison, and relate to him the doctrines which they had heard preached by him to the poor; and the miracles which they had seen with their own eyes, then wrought by him; as well as many others, which were attested to them by credible witnesses; for there were at that time about Christ, that had infirmities, plagues, and evil spirits, and that were blind, and he instantly cured them in their presence; see ( Luke 7:21 ) .

Matthew 11:4 In-Context

2 Now John had heard in prison about the Christ's doings, and he sent some of his disciples to inquire:

3 "Are you the Coming One, or is it a different person that we are to expect?"

4 "Go and report to John what you see and hear," replied Jesus;

5 "blind eyes receive sight, and cripples walk; lepers are cleansed, and deaf ears hear; the dead are raised to life, and the poor have the Good News proclaimed to them;

6 and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."