Luke 7:24

God's Word

When John’s messengers had left, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John. “What did you go into the desert to see? Tall grass swaying in the wind?

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

You will no longer be first because you were out of control like a flood and you climbed into your father’s bed. Then you dishonored it. He climbed up on my couch.

Luke 1:80

The child John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the day he appeared to the people of Israel.

Luke 3:2

It was at the time when Annas and Caiaphas were chief priests that God spoke to John, son of Zechariah, in the desert.

Luke 7:23

Whoever doesn’t lose his faith in me is indeed blessed.”

Luke 7:25

Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear splendid clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

John 1:23

John said, “I’m a voice crying out in the desert, ‘Make the way for the Lord straight,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed and carried about by all kinds of teachings that change like the wind. We will no longer be influenced by people who use cunning and clever strategies to lead us astray.

2 Peter 2:17

These false teachers are dried-up springs. They are a mist blown around by a storm. Gloomy darkness has been kept for them.

2 Peter 3:17

Dear friends, you already know these things. So be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of people who have no principles. Then you won’t fall from your firm position.