Luke 7:24
When John's messengers had gone away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
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23And blessed is anyone who does not take offense at me.”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,
Mark 1:4John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
2 Corinthians 1:17Was I vacillating when I planned to do this? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner, ready to say “Yes” and “No” at the same time?
James 1:6But he must ask in faith without doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven by the wind and tossed about.
2 Peter 3:17Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you will not be led astray by the error of these lawless men and fall from your own secure position.
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 →