Luke 7:24
And the messengers of John having gone away, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken by the wind?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
23and happy is he whosoever may not be offended in me.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1In those days comes John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Mark 1:4John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins.
Luke 3:2and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
2 Corinthians 1:17Then wishing this, whether did I use lightness of purpose? or the things which I counsel, do I counsel according to the flesh, in order that it may be with me yes yes and no no?
James 1:6But let him ask in faith, doubting as to nothing; for he that doubts is like unto a wave of the sea driven by the winds and tossed by the tempest.
2 Peter 3:17Then you, beloved, foreknowing watch, lest, having been led away by the delusion of the ungodly, you may fall from your own stedfastness:
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 →