Luke 7:24
Now when John's messengers had departed, He began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to observe, a reed being shaken by the wind?
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23And, blessed is he who does not take offense at me!”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1Now in those days John the Baptizer began preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Mark 1:4John started baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas (also Caiaphas), the word of God came upon John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
2 Corinthians 1:17Now then, when I was deciding this, I was not acting frivolously, was I? Or the things I decide, do I decide according to the flesh, so that with me there would be both “Yes, yes” and “No, no”?
James 1:6However, let him ask in faith, with no doubting, because he who doubts is like a sea wave driven and tossed by the wind—
2 Peter 3:17You therefore, dear ones, being forewarned, be on guard lest, being carried away by the error of the wicked, 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 →