Matthew 11:7 - The Scriptures 1998

⁷ And as these were going, יהושע  began to say to the crowds concerning Yoḥ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ Then as these men went their way, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: What did you go out in the wilderness (desert) to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

Common English Bible

⁷ When John’s disciples had gone, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A stalk blowing in the wind?

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ Then, after they departed, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

Matthew 11:7 Cross References

Genesis 49:4

“Boiling like water, you do not excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, then you defiled it – he went up to my couch.

Matthew 11:8

“But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft garments? Look, those wearing soft garments are in the houses of sovereigns.

Matthew 12:20

“A crushed reed He shall not break, and smoking flax He shall not quench, till He brings forth right-ruling forever.

Matthew 21:25

“The immersion of Yoḥ

Matthew 3:5

Then Yerushalayim, and all Yehuḏ

Luke 8:18

“Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever possesses, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not possess, even what he thinks he possesses shall be taken from him.”

John 1:38

And יהושע  turning, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” And they said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”

John 5:35

“He was the burning and shining lamp, and for a while you wished to rejoice in his light.

Ephesians 4:14

so that we should no longer be children, tossed and borne about by every wind of teaching, by the trickery of men, in cleverness, unto the craftiness of leading astray,

James 1:6

But he should ask in belief, not doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.