Luke 7:29
And all the people having heard, and the tax collectors, declared God righteous, having been immersed with the immersion of John,
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Psalms 51:4Against You, You only, I have sinned, || And done evil in Your eyes, || So that You are righteous in Your words, || You are pure in Your judging.
Matthew 21:31which of the two did the will of the father?” They say to Him, “The first.” Jesus says to them, “Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes go before you into the Kingdom of God,
Luke 7:35and the wisdom was justified from all her children.”
Acts 19:3and he said to them, “Into what, then, were you immersed?” And they said, “Into John’s immersion.”
Romans 10:3for not knowing the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to the righteousness of God.
Revelation 16:5and I heard the messenger of the waters, saying, “Righteous, O LORD, are You, who is, and who was, [[and who will be,]] the Holy [One], because You judged these things,
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 →