Luke 7:30
But the Pharisees and Scribes rejected the good pleasure of God, against themselves; as they were not baptized by him.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
29And all the people that heard him, justified God, as they had been baptized with John's baptism.
31To what, therefore, shall I compare this generation? and to what are they like?
Cross References
Matthew 22:35and one of them, who was expert in the law, to tempt him, inquired:
Acts 20:27For I have not shunned to acquaint you with all the will of God.
2 Corinthians 6:1And as aiders we entreat of you, that the grace of God which ye have received, may not be ineffectual in you.
Ephesians 1:11And in him we are elected, according as he predestined us and willed, who worketh all things according to the counsel of his pleasure;
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 →