Matthew 11:7

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind?

Cross References

James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.

John 5:35

He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

Ephesians 4:14

That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive

Genesis 49:4

Thou art poured out as water, grow thou not: because thou wentest up to thy father's bed, and didst defile his couch.

Luke 8:18

Take heed therefore how you hear. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given: and whosoever hath not, that also which he thinketh he hath, shall be taken away from him.

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? But they thought within themselves, saying:

Matthew 3:5

Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan:

John 1:38

And Jesus turning, and seeing them following him, saith to them: What seek you? Who said to him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

Matthew 11:8

But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.

Matthew 12:20

The bruised reed he shall not break: and smoking flax he shall not extinguish: till he send forth judgment unto victory.