Luke 7:24

Free Bible Version

After the messengers from John had left, Jesus began telling the crowd, “About John: what did you expect to see when you went out to meet him in the desert? Some reed blown about by the wind?

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

But you boil over like water, so you won't be above anyone anymore, because you went and slept with my concubine; you violated my marriage bed.

Luke 1:80

The boy John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the time came for his public ministry to Israel.

Luke 3:2

Annas and Caiphas were the current high priests. This was the time when the word of God came to John, Zechariah's son, who was living in the desert.

Luke 7:23

How good it is for those who are not offended because of me!”

Luke 7:25

Did you come looking for a man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who have stylish clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.

John 1:23

“I am a voice calling in the desert, ‘Make the Lord's way straight!’” he said, using the words of the prophet Isaiah.

Ephesians 4:14

We shouldn't be little children any more, tossed about and blown along by every passing breeze of doctrine, confused by human trickery, led into error by crafty people who deceitfully scheme.

2 Peter 2:17

People like these are springs without water, mists blown away by the wind. They are destined for blackest darkness—forever.

2 Peter 3:17

My friends, since you already know this, make sure that these errors of the wicked don't lead you astray, and you don't fall from your firm position.