Matthew 11:7

God's Word

As they were leaving, 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.

Matthew 11:8

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

Matthew 12:20

He will not break off a damaged cattail. He will not even put out a smoking wick until he has made justice victorious.

Matthew 21:25

Did John’s right to baptize come from heaven or from humans?” They discussed this among themselves. They said, “If we say, ‘from heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

Matthew 3:5

Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him.

Luke 8:18

“So pay attention to how you listen! Those who understand ⌞these mysteries⌟ will be given ⌞more knowledge⌟. However, some people don’t understand ⌞these mysteries⌟. Even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”

John 1:38

Jesus turned around and saw them following him. He asked them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which means “teacher”), “where are you staying?”

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave off brilliant light. For a time you enjoyed the pleasure of his light.

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.

James 1:6

When you ask for something, don’t have any doubts. A person who has doubts is like a wave that is blown by the wind and tossed by the sea.