Matthew 11:7

Free Bible Version

As they left, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see when you went out into the desert? A reed tossed 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.

Matthew 11:8

So what did you go to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? People dressed like that live in kings' palaces.

Matthew 12:20

He won't break a damaged reed, And he won't extinguish a smoking wick, Until he has proved that his judgment is right,

Matthew 21:25

Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven, or was it from human beings?” They argued with each other. “If we say ‘It was from heaven,’ then he'll ask us why we didn't believe him.

Matthew 3:5

People came to him from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and the entire Jordan region,

Luke 8:18

So pay attention how you ‘hear.’ To those who have received, more will be given; from those who don't receive, even what they think they have will be taken away!”

John 1:38

Jesus turned round and saw them following him. “What are you looking for?” he asked them. “Rabbi (which means ‘Teacher’), where are you staying?” they asked in reply.

John 5:35

John was like a brightly-burning light, and you were willing to enjoy his light for a while.

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.

James 1:6

But when you ask, remember to trust in God—don't have any doubts. Someone who doubts is like the crashing waves of the sea, tossed about and driven by the wind.