Luke 7:30

But 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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In The King James Version

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

In Context

29When 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.

31“What shall I compare these people to?” asked Jesus. “What are they like?

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Cross References

Matthew 22:35One of them, who was a legal expert, asked him a question to try to trap him:

Acts 20:27I didn't hesitate to tell you everything God wants you to know.

2 Corinthians 6:1As workers together with God we also plead with you not to make your acceptance of God's grace worthless.

Ephesians 1:11In him—we were chosen beforehand, according to the plan of the one who is working everything out according to his will,

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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