2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples
2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples
2 John, meanwhile, had been locked up in prison. When he got wind of what Jesus was doing, he sent his own disciples
2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
2 John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 11:2
Commentary on Matthew 11:2-6
(Read Matthew 11:2-6)
Some think that John sent this inquiry for his own satisfaction. Where there is true faith, yet there may be a mixture of unbelief. The remaining unbelief of good men may sometimes, in an hour of temptation; call in question the most important truths. But we hope that John's faith did not fail in this matter, and that he only desired to have it strengthened and confirmed. Others think that John sent his disciples to Christ for their satisfaction. Christ points them to what they heard and saw. Christ's gracious condescensions and compassions to the poor, show that it was he that should bring to the world the tender mercies of our God. Those things which men see and hear, if compared with the Scriptures, direct in what way salvation is to be found. It is difficult to conquer prejudices, and dangerous not to conquer them; but those who believe in Christ, their faith will be found so much the more to praise, and honour, and glory.