Luke 7:24

And when the messengers of John were gone forth, he began to say of John to the people, What went ye out into (the) desert to see? a reed wagged with the wind? [And when the messengers of John had gone away, he began to say of John to the companies, What went ye out into (the) desert to see? a reed waved with the wind?]

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

In The King James Version

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

In Context

23And he that shall not be caused to stumble in me, is blessed.

25But what went ye out to see? a man clothed with soft clothes? Lo! they that be in [a] precious cloth, (or Behold! those who wear expensive clothing), and (be) in delights, be in kings’ houses.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:1In those days John (the) Baptist came, and preached in the desert of Judea,

Mark 1:4John was in (the) desert baptizing, and preaching the baptism of penance, into (the) remission of sins. (John was in the desert baptizing, and preaching the baptism of repentance, for the forgiveness of sins.)

Luke 3:2under the princes of (the) priests, Annas and Caiaphas, the word of the Lord was made on John, the son of Zacharias, in (the) desert. (under the High Priests, Annas and Caiaphas, the word of the Lord came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the desert.)

2 Corinthians 1:17But when I would (do) this thing, whether I used unsteadfastness, either those things that I think, I think after the flesh, (so) that at me be, it is and it is not? [+Forsooth when I would (do) this thing, whether I used lightness, either unsteadfastness, or those things that I think, I think after the flesh, (so) that there be at me, is and is not, or yea and nay?]

James 1:6But ask he in faith, and doubt nothing; for he that doubteth, is like to a wave of the sea, which is moved and borne about of the wind. (But ask he with faith, and do not doubt; for he who doubteth, is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.)

2 Peter 3:17Therefore ye, brethren, before-witting keep yourselves, lest ye be deceived [or be over-led] by (the) error of unwise men, and fall away from your own firmness.

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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