Matthew 11:6

Matthew 11:6. Blessed is he whosoever, &c.— See the note on chap. Matthew 5:29. It was foretold of the Messiah, that the world should be offended at him, Isaiah 8:14; Isaiah 53:1-3. Thisisintimatedinthepresentwords;whereinourSaviourhints,thatnotwithstanding the great works which he did among them, which testified of him that he came from God; notwithstanding the predictions of the prophets concerning the Messiah were so clearly and punctually accomplished in him; notwithstanding all this, they would take offence at his doctrine: but even this,—that they rejected him, and would not own him for the Messiah, was another sign and evidence that he was the true Messiah foretold by the prophets; for, among other things, this was expressly predicted concerning him, that he should be despised and rejected of men. See Archbishop Tillotson.