Luke 7:29

And all the people, hearing it, and the publicans, justified God, having been immersed with John's immersion.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

In Context

28For I say to you, among those born of women, no one is a greater prophet than John; but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

30But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God toward themselves, not having been immersed by him.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the father's will? They say to him: The first[21:31]. Jesus says to them: Verily I say to you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 7:35But wisdom was justified on the part of all her children.

Acts 19:3And he said to them: Unto what then were ye immersed? And they said: Unto John's immersion.

Romans 10:3For not knowing the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit themselves to the righteousness of God.

Revelation 16:5And I heard the angel of the waters saying: Righteous art thou, who art and who wast holy, because thou didst thus judge;

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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