Luke 7:29
On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John;
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In Context
30but the Pharisees and lawyers who had refused his baptism, frustrated God’s purpose for themselves.
Cross References
Matthew 21:31"Which of these two did the will of his father?" "The last," they replied. "I tell you truly," said Jesus, "that the tax-gatherers and harlots are going into the kingdom of heaven before you!
Luke 7:35"Nevertheless, wisdom is justified by all her children."
Acts 19:3"Into what, then, were you baptized?" he asked. And they said, "Into the baptism of John."
Romans 10:3For because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness, and sought to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit themselves to the righteousness of God.
Revelation 16:5And I heard the angel of the waters saying. "Righteous art thou, thou who art and wast, The Holy One, Because thou didst inflict this judgment.
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 →