Luke 7:31

To what, then, shall I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

In Context

30but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God in regard to themselves, by not being immersed by him.

32They are like children sitting in the market-place, who call to one another, and say, We have played on the pipe for you, and you have not danced; we have sung mournful songs for you, and you have not lamented.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:16But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, and calling to their companions,

Matthew Henry on Luke 7:20-36

John's Message to Jesus; The Ministry of John and of Christ. 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,… Read the whole commentary →

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