Luke 7:31

“To what then should I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?

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In The King James Version

And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

In Context

30But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.

32They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, saying, ‘We piped to you, and you didn’t dance. We mourned, and you didn’t weep.’

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Cross References

Matthew 11:16“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions

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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