Luke 7:24

When John’s messengers had left, Jesus, speaking to the crowds, began to say with reference to John,

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And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

In Context

23And blessed is the person who finds no hindrance in me.”

25“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed waving in the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in rich clothing? Why, those who are accustomed to fine clothes and luxury live in royal palaces.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:1About that time John the Baptist first appeared, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea:

Mark 1:4John the Baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism on repentance, for the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 3:2and when Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, a command from God came to John, the son of Zechariah, while he was in the wilderness.

2 Corinthians 1:17As this was my plan, where, pray, did I show any fickleness of purpose? Or do you think that my plans are formed on mere impulse, so that in the same breath I say ‘Yes’ and ‘No’?

James 1:6But they should ask with confidence, never doubting; for the person who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven here and there at the mercy of the wind –

2 Peter 3:17You must, therefore, dear friends, now that you know this beforehand, be on your guard against being led away by the errors of reckless people, and so lapsing from your present 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 →

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