Luke 7:31

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards themselves, not being baptised by him.

32They are like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry of mourning, and ye have not wept.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:16But to whom shall I resemble this generation? it is like little boys sitting in the places of concourse, and calling 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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