Matthew 11:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,”
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Read Full Chapter →Imprisoned John the Baptist hears reports of Jesus' deeds and sends two of his own disciples to inquire.
What Does Matthew 11:2 Mean?
John the Baptist, the forerunner who had pointed crowds to Jesus, now sits in Herod's prison. From that confinement he hears "the works of Christ" -- the miracles and teaching spreading through Galilee. Unable to come himself, he sends two disciples to carry a question to Jesus.
Even the greatest can find themselves in the dark, where promise and circumstance seem to clash. John had announced the coming One; now he waits in chains. Notice what he does with his uncertainty: he takes it straight to Jesus. Honest questions, brought to the Lord rather than nursed in silence, are themselves a kind of faith. John does not abandon his hope; he asks for it to be confirmed.
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What does Matthew 11:2 mean?
Imprisoned John the Baptist hears reports of Jesus' deeds and sends two of his own disciples to inquire.