Luke 7:24
And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the multitudes concerning John. What went ye out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind?
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
23And blessed is he whosoever shall not be scandalized in me.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1And in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea.
Mark 1:4John was in the desert baptizing, and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins.
Luke 3:2Under the high priests Annas and Caiphas; the word of the Lord was made unto John, the son of Zachary, in the desert.
2 Corinthians 1:17Whereas then I was thus minded, did I use lightness? Or, the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that there should be with me, It is, and It is not?
James 1:6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.
2 Peter 3:17You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall 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 →