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Matthew 11:7-8 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.

Cross References for Matthew 11:7-8

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