Luke 7:24

New International Reader's Version

So John’s messengers left. Then Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

But you are as unsteady as water. So you won’t be first anymore. You had sex with my concubine on my bed. You lay on my couch and made it ‘unclean.’

Luke 1:80

The child grew up, and his spirit became strong. He lived in the desert until he appeared openly to Israel.

Luke 3:2

Annas and Caiaphas were high priests. At that time God’s word came to John, son of Zechariah, in the desert.

Luke 7:23

Blessed is anyone who does not give up their faith because of me.”

Luke 7:25

If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those who wear fine clothes and have many expensive things are in palaces.

John 1:23

John replied, using the words of Isaiah the prophet. John said, “I’m the messenger who is calling out in the desert, ‘Make the way for the Lord straight.’ ” (Isaiah 40:3)

Ephesians 4:14

We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.

2 Peter 2:17

These people are like springs without water. They are like mists driven by a storm. The blackest darkness is reserved for them.

2 Peter 3:17

Dear friends, you have already been warned about this. So be on your guard. Then you won’t be led astray by people who don’t obey the law. Instead, you will remain safe.