Unstable as water, you shall not excel; because you went up to your father's bed; then you defiled it: he went up to my couch.
Matthew 11:7 - King James 2000 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then as these men went their way, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: What did you go out in the wilderness (desert) to see? A reed swayed by the wind? American Standard Version (1901) And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind? Common English Bible When John’s disciples had gone, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A stalk blowing in the wind? Catholic Public Domain Version Then, after they departed, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind? |
Unstable as water, you shall not excel; because you went up to your father's bed; then you defiled it: he went up to my couch.
But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft clothes? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he sends forth justice unto victory.
The baptism of John, from where was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did you not then believe him?
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Take heed therefore how you hear: for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said unto them, What seek you? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher,) where do you dwell?
He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
That we from now on be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive;
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.