Matthew 11:7

New Century Version

As John’s followers were leaving, Jesus began talking to the people about John. Jesus said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed blown by the wind?

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

But you are uncontrolled like water, so you will no longer lead your brothers. This is because you got into your father’s bed and shamed me by having sexual relations with my slave girl.

Matthew 11:8

What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes live in kings’ palaces.

Matthew 12:20

He will not break a crushed blade of grass or put out even a weak flame until he makes justice win the victory.

Matthew 21:25

Tell me: When John baptized people, did that come from God or just from other people?” They argued about Jesus’ question, saying, “If we answer, ‘John’s baptism was from God,’ Jesus will say, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

Matthew 3:5

Many people came from Jerusalem and Judea and all the area around the Jordan River to hear John.

Luke 8:18

So be careful how you listen. Those who have understanding will be given more. But those who do not have understanding, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.”

John 1:38

When Jesus turned and saw them following him, he asked, “What are you looking for?” They said, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” (“Rabbi” means “Teacher.”)

John 5:35

John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were happy to enjoy his light for a while.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be babies. We will not be tossed about like a ship that the waves carry one way and then another. We will not be influenced by every new teaching we hear from people who are trying to fool us. They make plans and try any kind of trick to fool people into following the wrong path.

James 1:6

But when you ask God, you must believe and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown up and down by the wind.