Matthew 11:7

New American Bible - revised edition

As they were going off, 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

James 1:6

But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind.

John 5:35

He was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.

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.

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 8:18

Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.” Jesus and His Family.

Matthew 21:25

Where was John’s baptism from? Was it of heavenly or of human origin?” They discussed this among themselves and said, “If we say ‘Of heavenly origin,’ he will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’

Matthew 3:5

At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan were going out to him

John 1:38

Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?”

Matthew 11:8

Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.

Matthew 12:20

A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory.