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Luke 7:29

When they heard him, all of them—even the tax collectors—followed what God said was good and right, for they had been baptized by John.

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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

28I tell you, no one born of women is greater than John, but even the most unimportant person in God's kingdom is greater than he is!”

30But the Pharisees and the religious teachers rejected what God wanted them to do, for they had refused to be baptized by John.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:4I have sinned against you, you alone. I have done evil in your sight. So you are right in what you say, and fair when you judge.

Matthew 21:31Which of the two sons did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. “I tell you the truth: tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you,” Jesus told them.

Luke 7:35However, God's wise ways are proved right by all who follow him!”

Acts 19:3“So what baptism did you receive?” he asked. “John's baptism,” they replied.

Romans 10:3They don't understand how God makes us right with him, and they try to make themselves right. They refuse to accept God's way of making people right.

Revelation 16:5I heard the angel who had power over the waters declare, “You are truly right, you who are and was, the Holy One, as this judgment demonstrates.

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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