Matthew 11:2-6

Matthew 11:2-6

[2] Now  when John  had heard  in  the prison  the works  of Christ,  he sent  of his  disciples,  [3] And said  unto him,  thou  he that should come,  or  do we look  for another?  [4] Jesus  answered  and  said  unto them,  Go  John  again  those things which  ye do hear  and  see:  [5] The blind  receive their sight,  and  the lame  walk,  the lepers  are cleansed,  and  the deaf  hear,  the dead  are raised up,  and  the poor  have the gospel preached to them.  [6] And  blessed  he, whosoever  be offended  in 

What does Matthew 11:2-6 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Even John the Baptist had doubts about whether Jesus was really the promised Messiah.
"Matthew includes the record of this interrogation for at least two reasons. First, the questioning of Jesus by John , a representative of the best in Israel, points up the misconception of Israel as to the program of the Messiah and His method. He had heard of the works of Jesus ( Matthew 11:2), and they certainly appeared to be Messianic. However, Jesus did not suddenly assert His authority and judge the people as John probably had thought He would ( Matthew 3:10-12). Because of this misconception he began to doubt. Perhaps his being in prison, a place which was certainly incongruous for the herald of the King, reinforced his doubts....
"The second purpose of these few verses ( Matthew 11:2-6) is to reaffirm the concept that the works of Jesus prove His Messiahship." [1]