Luke 7:24

James Moffatt - New Testament

When John's messengers had gone, he proceeded to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

Cross References

Ephesians 4:14

instead of remaining immature, blown from our course and swayed by every passing wind of doctrine, by the adroitness of men who are dexterous in devising error;

Luke 3:2

during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert;

Luke 1:80

And the child grew, he became strong in the Spirit and remained in the desert till the day when he made his appearance before Israel.

2 Peter 3:17

Now, beloved, you are forewarned: mind you are not carried away by the error of the lawless and so lose your proper footing;

2 Peter 2:17

These people are waterless fountains and mists driven by a squall, for whom the nether gloom of darkness is reserved.

John 1:23

He said, "I am the voice of one who cries in the desert, 'level the way for the Lord' — as the prophet Isaiah said."

Luke 7:23

And blessed is he who is repelled by nothing in me!"

Luke 7:25

Come, what did you go out to see? A man arrayed in soft robes? Those who are gorgeously dressed and luxurious live in royal palaces.