Luke 7:24
And when the messengers of John had withdrawn, he began to speak about John to the crowds. “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
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23And blessed is anyone who has not taken offense at me.”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea,
Mark 1:4John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching a baptism of repentance, as a remission of sins.
Luke 3:2under the high priests Annas and Caiaphas: the word of the Lord came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.
2 Corinthians 1:17Then, although I had intended this, did I act lightly? Or in the things that I consider, do I consider according to the flesh, so that there would be, with me, both Yes and No?
James 1:6But he should ask with faith, doubting nothing. For he who doubts is like a wave on the ocean, which is moved about by the wind and carried away;
2 Peter 3:17But since you, brothers, know these things beforehand, be cautious, lest by being drawn into the error of the foolish, you may fall away from your own steadfastness.
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 →