Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:2
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 . read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 11:1
This verse properly belongs to the preceding chapter, from which it should on no account be separated; as with that it has the strictest connection, but with this it has none. To teach and to preach - To teach, to give private instructions to as many as came unto him; and to preach, to proclaim publicly, that the kingdom of God is at hand; two grand parts of the duty of a Gospel minister. Their cities - The cities of the Jews. read more