Luke 7:35

New International Reader's Version

All who follow wisdom prove that wisdom is right.”

Cross References

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom? They are not even able to understand it.

Hosea 14:9

If someone is wise, they will realize that what I’ve said is true. If they have understanding, they will know what it means. The ways of the Lord are right. People who are right with God live the way he wants them to. But those who refuse to obey him trip and fall.

Matthew 11:19

But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And people say, ‘This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and “sinners.” ’ By wise actions wisdom is shown to be right.”

Luke 7:29

All the people who heard Jesus’ words agreed that God’s way was right. Even the tax collectors agreed. These people had all been baptized by John.

Luke 7:34

But when the Son of Man came, he ate and drank as you do. And you say, ‘This fellow is always eating and drinking far too much. He’s a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’

Luke 7:36

One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him. So he went to the Pharisee’s house. He took his place at the table.