Luke 7:30

But the Pharisees and the students of the Law, having rejected John’s baptism, frustrated God’s purpose in regard to them.)

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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

29(All the people, when they heard this, and even the tax collectors, having accepted John’s baptism, acknowledged the justice of God.

31“To what then,” Jesus continued, “should I compare the people of the present generation? What are they like?

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Cross References

Matthew 22:35Then one of them, a Student of the Law, to test him, asked this question –

Acts 20:27for I have not shrunk from announcing the whole purpose of God regarding you.

2 Corinthians 6:1Therefore, as God’s fellow workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving kindness in vain.

Ephesians 1:11In him, I say, for by our union with him we became God’s heritage, having from the first been destined for this in the intention of him who, in all that happens, is carrying out his own fixed purpose;

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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