Luke 7:24
After John's messengers had gone away, Jesus began to say to the crowds about John, “What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
23The person who does not stop believing in me because of my actions is blessed.”
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 forgiveness of sins.
Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas—the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
2 Corinthians 1:17When I was thinking this way, was I hesitating? Do I plan things according to human standards, so that I say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time?
James 1:6But let him ask in faith, doubting nothing. For anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven by the wind and tossed around.
2 Peter 3:17Therefore, beloved, since you know about these things beforehand, guard yourselves so that you are not led astray by the deceit of lawless people and you lose your own faithfulness.
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 →