Matthew 11:7

As these men went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit.

James 1:6

But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

Genesis 49:4

Turbulent as water, you will no longer excel,
because you got into your father’s bed
and you defiled it—he got into my bed.

Matthew 3:1-3

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea

Matthew 3:5

Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were flocking to him,

Matthew 21:25

Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from men?”

They began to argue among themselves, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

Mark 1:3-5

A voice of one crying out in the wilderness:
Prepare the way for the Lord;
make His paths straight!

Luke 3:3-7

He went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

Luke 7:24-30

After John’s messengers left, He began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?

Luke 8:18

Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

John 1:38

When Jesus turned and noticed them following Him, He asked them, “What are you looking for?”

They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are You staying?”

John 5:35

John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a time you were willing to enjoy his light.

2 Corinthians 1:17-18

So when I planned this, was I irresponsible? Or what I plan, do I plan in a purely human way so that I say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” simultaneously?

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Summary

Matthew 11:7

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?

Jesus

Luke 7:24

A reed

General references

Matthew 3:5

Luke 6:5

Bible References