Luke 7:24

New American Bible - revised edition

When the messengers of John had left, Jesus began 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

Genesis 49:4

Turbulent as water, you shall no longer excel, for you climbed into your father’s bed and defiled my couch to my sorrow.

Luke 1:80

The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

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 7:23

And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.” Jesus’ Testimony to John.

Luke 7:25

Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine garments? Those who dress luxuriously and live sumptuously are found in royal palaces.

John 1:23

He said: “I am ‘the voice of one crying out in the desert, “Make straight the way of the Lord,”’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”

Ephesians 4:14

so that we may no longer be infants, tossed by waves and swept along by every wind of teaching arising from human trickery, from their cunning in the interests of deceitful scheming.

2 Peter 2:17

These people are waterless springs and mists driven by a gale; for them the gloom of darkness has been reserved.

2 Peter 3:17

Therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, be on your guard not to be led into the error of the unprincipled and to fall from your own stability.