Luke 7:24

New Living Translation

After John’s disciples left, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. “What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind?

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

But you are as unruly as a flood, and you will be first no longer. For you went to bed with my wife; you defiled my marriage couch.

Luke 1:80

John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.

Luke 3:2

Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.

Luke 7:23

And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”

Luke 7:25

Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.

John 1:23

John replied in the words of the prophet Isaiah: “I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Clear the way for the Lord’s coming!’”

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.

2 Peter 2:17

These people are as useless as dried-up springs or as mist blown away by the wind. They are doomed to blackest darkness.

2 Peter 3:17

You already know these things, dear friends. So be on guard; then you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your own secure footing.