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Matthew 11:7-12 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.

9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

10 This is the one about whom it is written:
“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’

11 I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.

Cross References for Matthew 11:7-12

Genesis 49:4 - Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:4

Luke 1:80 - And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared pu... Click to read the verse Luke 1:80 Click to read the verse Luke 1:80

John 1:38 - Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (whi... Click to read the verse John 1:38 Click to read the verse John 1:38

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14

James 1:6 - But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the se... Click to read the verse James 1:6 Click to read the verse James 1:6

John 5:35 - John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. Click to read the verse John 5:35 Click to read the verse John 5:35

Luke 8:18 - Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not h... Click to read the verse Luke 8:18 Click to read the verse Luke 8:18

1 Kings 14:15 - And the Lord will strike Israel, so that it will be like a reed swaying in the water. He will u... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:15 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:15

Matthew 3:1 - John the Baptist Prepares the Way In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert ... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:1

Matthew 3:1-3 - John the Baptist Prepares the Way In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert ... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:1-3 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:1-3

Matthew 3:5 - People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Click to read the verse Matthew 3:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:5

Luke 3:3-7 - He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgi... Click to read the verse Luke 3:3-7 Click to read the verse Luke 3:3-7

Mark 1:3-5 - “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for h... Click to read the verse Mark 1:3-5 Click to read the verse Mark 1:3-5

2 Corinthians 1:17-18 - When I planned this, did I do it lightly? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner so that in ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:17-18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:17-18

Luke 7:24-30 - After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go ou... Click to read the verse Luke 7:24-30 Click to read the verse Luke 7:24-30

Matthew 21:25 - John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?” They discussed it amon... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:25

Luke 3:2 - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah... Click to read the verse Luke 3:2 Click to read the verse Luke 3:2