Matthew 11:7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in th...

11:7 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?
新标点和合本 - 他们走的时候，耶稣就对众人讲论约翰说：“你们从前出到旷野是要看什么呢？要看风吹动的芦苇吗？
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他们一走，耶稣就对众人谈到约翰，说：“你们从前到旷野去，是要看什么呢？看风吹动的芦苇吗？
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他们一走，耶稣就对众人谈到约翰，说：“你们从前到旷野去，是要看什么呢？看风吹动的芦苇吗？
当代译本 - 他们离开后，耶稣对众人谈论约翰，说：“你们从前去旷野要看什么呢？看随风摇动的芦苇吗？
圣经新译本 - 他们走了之后，耶稣对群众讲起约翰来，说：“你们到旷野去，是要看什么？被风吹动的芦苇吗？
中文标准译本 - 约翰的门徒们走了，耶稣就开始对众人谈论约翰，说：“你们曾经到旷野去，是要观看什么呢？一根被风吹动的芦苇吗？
现代标点和合本 - 他们走的时候，耶稣就对众人讲论约翰说：“你们从前出到旷野是要看什么呢？要看风吹动的芦苇吗？
和合本（拼音版） - 他们走的时候，耶稣就对众人讲论约翰说：“你们从前出到旷野是要看什么呢？要看风吹动的芦苇吗？
New International Version - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
English Standard Version - As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
New Living Translation - As John’s disciples were leaving, 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?
The Message - When John’s disciples left to report, Jesus started talking to the crowd about John. “What did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild? A weekend camper? Hardly. What then? A sheik in silk pajamas? Not in the wilderness, not by a long shot. What then? A prophet? That’s right, a prophet! Probably the best prophet you’ll ever hear. He is the prophet that Malachi announced when he wrote, ‘I’m sending my prophet ahead of you, to make the road smooth for you.’
Christian Standard Bible - As these men were leaving, 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?
New American Standard Bible - As these disciples of John were going away, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
New King James Version - As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Amplified Bible - As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out in the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind [which is commonplace]?
American Standard Version - 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?
King James Version - 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?
New English Translation - While they were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
World English Bible - As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
新標點和合本 - 他們走的時候，耶穌就對眾人講論約翰說：「你們從前出到曠野是要看甚麼呢？要看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他們一走，耶穌就對眾人談到約翰，說：「你們從前到曠野去，是要看甚麼呢？看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他們一走，耶穌就對眾人談到約翰，說：「你們從前到曠野去，是要看甚麼呢？看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
當代譯本 - 他們離開後，耶穌對眾人談論約翰，說：「你們從前去曠野要看什麼呢？看隨風搖動的蘆葦嗎？
聖經新譯本 - 他們走了之後，耶穌對群眾講起約翰來，說：“你們到曠野去，是要看甚麼？被風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
呂振中譯本 - 他們走了，耶穌就對羣眾講論約翰說：『你們出去到野地裏要看甚麼呢？被風搖動的蘆葦麼？
中文標準譯本 - 約翰的門徒們走了，耶穌就開始對眾人談論約翰，說：「你們曾經到曠野去，是要觀看什麼呢？一根被風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
現代標點和合本 - 他們走的時候，耶穌就對眾人講論約翰說：「你們從前出到曠野是要看什麼呢？要看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
文理和合譯本 - 其人歸、耶穌舉約翰語眾曰、爾曩出野、何觀耶、風動之葦乎、
文理委辦譯本 - 約翰之徒歸、耶穌舉約翰示眾曰、爾素出野、欲何觀耶、葦動於風乎、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 約翰門徒去後、耶穌舉約翰語眾曰、爾昔出野、欲何觀耶、觀葦動於風乎、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 二徒既返、耶穌向眾論如望曰：『曩者爾曹適彼曠野、出視何物？將風中之蘆葦乎？
Nueva Versión Internacional - Mientras se iban los discípulos de Juan, Jesús comenzó a hablarle a la multitud acerca de Juan: «¿Qué salieron a ver al desierto? ¿Una caña sacudida por el viento?
현대인의 성경 - 그들이 떠난 뒤 예수님은 사람들에게 요한에 대하여 이렇게 말씀하셨다. “너희가 무엇을 보려고 광야에 나갔느냐? 바람에 흔들리는 갈대냐,
Новый Русский Перевод - Когда ученики Иоанна ушли, Иисус начал говорить народу об Иоанне: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
Восточный перевод - Когда ученики Яхии ушли, Иса начал говорить народу об Яхии: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Когда ученики Яхии ушли, Иса начал говорить народу об Яхии: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Когда ученики Яхьё ушли, Исо начал говорить народу об Яхьё: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Comme les envoyés s’en allaient, Jésus saisit cette occasion pour parler de Jean à la foule : Qu’êtes-vous allés voir au désert ? leur demanda-t-il. Un roseau agité çà et là par le vent ?
リビングバイブル - ヨハネの弟子たちが帰ってしまうと、イエスは群衆に、ヨハネのことを話し始められました。「あなたがたはヨハネに会おうと荒野へ出かけて行った時、彼をどんな人物だと考えていましたか。風にそよぐ葦のような人だとでも思っていたのですか。
Nestle Aland 28 - Τούτων δὲ πορευομένων ἤρξατο ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγειν τοῖς ὄχλοις περὶ Ἰωάννου· τί ἐξήλθατε εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι; κάλαμον ὑπὸ ἀνέμου σαλευόμενον;
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - τούτων δὲ πορευομένων, ἤρξατο ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγειν τοῖς ὄχλοις περὶ Ἰωάννου, τί ἐξήλθατε εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι? κάλαμον ὑπὸ ἀνέμου σαλευόμενον?
Nova Versão Internacional - Enquanto saíam os discípulos de João, Jesus começou a falar à multidão a respeito de João: “O que vocês foram ver no deserto? Um caniço agitado pelo vento?
Hoffnung für alle - Als die Männer wieder gegangen waren, wandte sich Jesus an die Menschen, die sich um ihn versammelt hatten. Dann fing er an, über Johannes zu reden: »Was habt ihr von ihm erwartet, als ihr in die Wüste hinausgegangen seid?«, fragte er. »Wolltet ihr ein Schilfrohr sehen, das bei jedem Windhauch hin- und herschwankt?
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Sau khi môn đệ Giăng đi khỏi, Chúa Giê-xu nói về Giăng với dân chúng: “Khi vào tìm Giăng trong đồng hoang, anh chị em mong sẽ gặp một người như thế nào? Người yếu ớt như lau sậy ngả theo chiều gió?
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ขณะที่สาวกของยอห์นกำลังจะจากไป พระเยซูก็เริ่มตรัสกับประชาชนเกี่ยวกับยอห์นว่า “พวกท่านออกไปดูอะไรในถิ่นกันดาร? ดูต้นอ้อลู่ตามลมหรือ?
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ขณะที่สาวกของยอห์นจากไป พระเยซูเริ่มกล่าวกับฝูงชนถึงยอห์นว่า “พวกท่านออกไปในถิ่นทุรกันดารเพื่อดูอะไร ต้นอ้อที่ถูกลมพัดหรือ

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Matthew 3:5 - People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea. They also came from the whole area around the Jordan River.
Luke 3:3 - He went into all the countryside around the Jordan River. There he preached that people should be baptized and turn away from their sins. Then God would forgive them.
Luke 3:4 - Here is what is written in the book of Isaiah the prophet. It says, “A messenger is calling out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for him.
Luke 3:5 - Every valley will be filled in. Every mountain and hill will be made level. The crooked roads will become straight. The rough ways will become smooth.
Luke 3:6 - And all people will see God’s salvation.’ ” ( Isaiah 40:3–5 )
Luke 3:7 - John spoke to the crowds coming to be baptized by him. He said, “You are like a nest of poisonous snakes! Who warned you to escape the coming of God’s anger?
John 1:38 - Then Jesus turned around and saw them following. He asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” Rabbi means Teacher.
Matthew 3:1 - In those days John the Baptist came and preached in the Desert of Judea.
Matthew 3:2 - He said, “Turn away from your sins! The kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Matthew 3:3 - John is the one Isaiah the prophet had spoken about. He had said, “A messenger is calling out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for him.’ ” ( Isaiah 40:3 )
Genesis 49:4 - But you are as unsteady as water. So you won’t be first anymore. You had sex with my concubine on my bed. You lay on my couch and made it ‘unclean.’
Luke 8:18 - So be careful how you listen. Whoever has something will be given more. Whoever has nothing, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.”
Matthew 21:25 - Where did John’s baptism come from? Was it from heaven? Or did it come from human authority?” They talked to one another about it. They said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’
2 Corinthians 1:17 - When I planned all this, was I ready to change my mind for no good reason? No. I don’t make my plans the way the world makes theirs. In the same breath the world says both, “Yes! Yes!” and “No! No!”
2 Corinthians 1:18 - But just as sure as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”
Mark 1:3 - “A messenger is calling out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for him.’ ” ( Isaiah 40:3 )
Mark 1:4 - And so John the Baptist appeared in the desert. He preached that people should be baptized and turn away from their sins. Then God would forgive them.
Mark 1:5 - All the people from the countryside of Judea went out to him. All the people from Jerusalem went too. When they admitted they had sinned, John baptized them in the Jordan River.
Luke 7:24 - So John’s messengers left. Then Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?
Luke 7:25 - If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those who wear fine clothes and have many expensive things are in palaces.
Luke 7:26 - Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Luke 7:27 - He is the one written about in Scripture. It says, “ ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.’ ( Malachi 3:1 )
Luke 7:28 - I tell you, no one more important than John has ever been born. But the least important person in God’s kingdom is more important than John is.”
Luke 7:29 - All the people who heard Jesus’ words agreed that God’s way was right. Even the tax collectors agreed. These people had all been baptized by John.
Luke 7:30 - But the Pharisees and the authorities on the law did not accept for themselves God’s purpose. So they had not been baptized by John.
John 5:35 - John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.
Ephesians 4:14 - We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.
James 1:6 - But when you ask, you must believe. You must not doubt. That’s because a person who doubts is like a wave of the sea. The wind blows and tosses them around.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?
新标点和合本 - 他们走的时候，耶稣就对众人讲论约翰说：“你们从前出到旷野是要看什么呢？要看风吹动的芦苇吗？
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他们一走，耶稣就对众人谈到约翰，说：“你们从前到旷野去，是要看什么呢？看风吹动的芦苇吗？
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他们一走，耶稣就对众人谈到约翰，说：“你们从前到旷野去，是要看什么呢？看风吹动的芦苇吗？
当代译本 - 他们离开后，耶稣对众人谈论约翰，说：“你们从前去旷野要看什么呢？看随风摇动的芦苇吗？
圣经新译本 - 他们走了之后，耶稣对群众讲起约翰来，说：“你们到旷野去，是要看什么？被风吹动的芦苇吗？
中文标准译本 - 约翰的门徒们走了，耶稣就开始对众人谈论约翰，说：“你们曾经到旷野去，是要观看什么呢？一根被风吹动的芦苇吗？
现代标点和合本 - 他们走的时候，耶稣就对众人讲论约翰说：“你们从前出到旷野是要看什么呢？要看风吹动的芦苇吗？
和合本（拼音版） - 他们走的时候，耶稣就对众人讲论约翰说：“你们从前出到旷野是要看什么呢？要看风吹动的芦苇吗？
New International Version - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
English Standard Version - As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
New Living Translation - As John’s disciples were leaving, 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?
The Message - When John’s disciples left to report, Jesus started talking to the crowd about John. “What did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild? A weekend camper? Hardly. What then? A sheik in silk pajamas? Not in the wilderness, not by a long shot. What then? A prophet? That’s right, a prophet! Probably the best prophet you’ll ever hear. He is the prophet that Malachi announced when he wrote, ‘I’m sending my prophet ahead of you, to make the road smooth for you.’
Christian Standard Bible - As these men were leaving, 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?
New American Standard Bible - As these disciples of John were going away, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
New King James Version - As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Amplified Bible - As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out in the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind [which is commonplace]?
American Standard Version - 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?
King James Version - 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?
New English Translation - While they were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
World English Bible - As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
新標點和合本 - 他們走的時候，耶穌就對眾人講論約翰說：「你們從前出到曠野是要看甚麼呢？要看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他們一走，耶穌就對眾人談到約翰，說：「你們從前到曠野去，是要看甚麼呢？看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他們一走，耶穌就對眾人談到約翰，說：「你們從前到曠野去，是要看甚麼呢？看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
當代譯本 - 他們離開後，耶穌對眾人談論約翰，說：「你們從前去曠野要看什麼呢？看隨風搖動的蘆葦嗎？
聖經新譯本 - 他們走了之後，耶穌對群眾講起約翰來，說：“你們到曠野去，是要看甚麼？被風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
呂振中譯本 - 他們走了，耶穌就對羣眾講論約翰說：『你們出去到野地裏要看甚麼呢？被風搖動的蘆葦麼？
中文標準譯本 - 約翰的門徒們走了，耶穌就開始對眾人談論約翰，說：「你們曾經到曠野去，是要觀看什麼呢？一根被風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
現代標點和合本 - 他們走的時候，耶穌就對眾人講論約翰說：「你們從前出到曠野是要看什麼呢？要看風吹動的蘆葦嗎？
文理和合譯本 - 其人歸、耶穌舉約翰語眾曰、爾曩出野、何觀耶、風動之葦乎、
文理委辦譯本 - 約翰之徒歸、耶穌舉約翰示眾曰、爾素出野、欲何觀耶、葦動於風乎、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 約翰門徒去後、耶穌舉約翰語眾曰、爾昔出野、欲何觀耶、觀葦動於風乎、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 二徒既返、耶穌向眾論如望曰：『曩者爾曹適彼曠野、出視何物？將風中之蘆葦乎？
Nueva Versión Internacional - Mientras se iban los discípulos de Juan, Jesús comenzó a hablarle a la multitud acerca de Juan: «¿Qué salieron a ver al desierto? ¿Una caña sacudida por el viento?
현대인의 성경 - 그들이 떠난 뒤 예수님은 사람들에게 요한에 대하여 이렇게 말씀하셨다. “너희가 무엇을 보려고 광야에 나갔느냐? 바람에 흔들리는 갈대냐,
Новый Русский Перевод - Когда ученики Иоанна ушли, Иисус начал говорить народу об Иоанне: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
Восточный перевод - Когда ученики Яхии ушли, Иса начал говорить народу об Яхии: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Когда ученики Яхии ушли, Иса начал говорить народу об Яхии: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Когда ученики Яхьё ушли, Исо начал говорить народу об Яхьё: – Что вы ходили смотреть в пустыню? Тростник, колеблемый ветром?
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Comme les envoyés s’en allaient, Jésus saisit cette occasion pour parler de Jean à la foule : Qu’êtes-vous allés voir au désert ? leur demanda-t-il. Un roseau agité çà et là par le vent ?
リビングバイブル - ヨハネの弟子たちが帰ってしまうと、イエスは群衆に、ヨハネのことを話し始められました。「あなたがたはヨハネに会おうと荒野へ出かけて行った時、彼をどんな人物だと考えていましたか。風にそよぐ葦のような人だとでも思っていたのですか。
Nestle Aland 28 - Τούτων δὲ πορευομένων ἤρξατο ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγειν τοῖς ὄχλοις περὶ Ἰωάννου· τί ἐξήλθατε εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι; κάλαμον ὑπὸ ἀνέμου σαλευόμενον;
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - τούτων δὲ πορευομένων, ἤρξατο ὁ Ἰησοῦς λέγειν τοῖς ὄχλοις περὶ Ἰωάννου, τί ἐξήλθατε εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι? κάλαμον ὑπὸ ἀνέμου σαλευόμενον?
Nova Versão Internacional - Enquanto saíam os discípulos de João, Jesus começou a falar à multidão a respeito de João: “O que vocês foram ver no deserto? Um caniço agitado pelo vento?
Hoffnung für alle - Als die Männer wieder gegangen waren, wandte sich Jesus an die Menschen, die sich um ihn versammelt hatten. Dann fing er an, über Johannes zu reden: »Was habt ihr von ihm erwartet, als ihr in die Wüste hinausgegangen seid?«, fragte er. »Wolltet ihr ein Schilfrohr sehen, das bei jedem Windhauch hin- und herschwankt?
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Sau khi môn đệ Giăng đi khỏi, Chúa Giê-xu nói về Giăng với dân chúng: “Khi vào tìm Giăng trong đồng hoang, anh chị em mong sẽ gặp một người như thế nào? Người yếu ớt như lau sậy ngả theo chiều gió?
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ขณะที่สาวกของยอห์นกำลังจะจากไป พระเยซูก็เริ่มตรัสกับประชาชนเกี่ยวกับยอห์นว่า “พวกท่านออกไปดูอะไรในถิ่นกันดาร? ดูต้นอ้อลู่ตามลมหรือ?
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ขณะที่สาวกของยอห์นจากไป พระเยซูเริ่มกล่าวกับฝูงชนถึงยอห์นว่า “พวกท่านออกไปในถิ่นทุรกันดารเพื่อดูอะไร ต้นอ้อที่ถูกลมพัดหรือ

Matthew 3:5 - People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea. They also came from the whole area around the Jordan River.
Luke 3:3 - He went into all the countryside around the Jordan River. There he preached that people should be baptized and turn away from their sins. Then God would forgive them.
Luke 3:4 - Here is what is written in the book of Isaiah the prophet. It says, “A messenger is calling out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for him.
Luke 3:5 - Every valley will be filled in. Every mountain and hill will be made level. The crooked roads will become straight. The rough ways will become smooth.
Luke 3:6 - And all people will see God’s salvation.’ ” ( Isaiah 40:3–5 )
Luke 3:7 - John spoke to the crowds coming to be baptized by him. He said, “You are like a nest of poisonous snakes! Who warned you to escape the coming of God’s anger?
John 1:38 - Then Jesus turned around and saw them following. He asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” Rabbi means Teacher.
Matthew 3:1 - In those days John the Baptist came and preached in the Desert of Judea.
Matthew 3:2 - He said, “Turn away from your sins! The kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Matthew 3:3 - John is the one Isaiah the prophet had spoken about. He had said, “A messenger is calling out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for him.’ ” ( Isaiah 40:3 )
Genesis 49:4 - But you are as unsteady as water. So you won’t be first anymore. You had sex with my concubine on my bed. You lay on my couch and made it ‘unclean.’
Luke 8:18 - So be careful how you listen. Whoever has something will be given more. Whoever has nothing, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.”
Matthew 21:25 - Where did John’s baptism come from? Was it from heaven? Or did it come from human authority?” They talked to one another about it. They said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’
2 Corinthians 1:17 - When I planned all this, was I ready to change my mind for no good reason? No. I don’t make my plans the way the world makes theirs. In the same breath the world says both, “Yes! Yes!” and “No! No!”
2 Corinthians 1:18 - But just as sure as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”
Mark 1:3 - “A messenger is calling out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make straight paths for him.’ ” ( Isaiah 40:3 )
Mark 1:4 - And so John the Baptist appeared in the desert. He preached that people should be baptized and turn away from their sins. Then God would forgive them.
Mark 1:5 - All the people from the countryside of Judea went out to him. All the people from Jerusalem went too. When they admitted they had sinned, John baptized them in the Jordan River.
Luke 7:24 - So John’s messengers left. Then Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John. He said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? Tall grass waving in the wind?
Luke 7:25 - If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those who wear fine clothes and have many expensive things are in palaces.
Luke 7:26 - Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Luke 7:27 - He is the one written about in Scripture. It says, “ ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.’ ( Malachi 3:1 )
Luke 7:28 - I tell you, no one more important than John has ever been born. But the least important person in God’s kingdom is more important than John is.”
Luke 7:29 - All the people who heard Jesus’ words agreed that God’s way was right. Even the tax collectors agreed. These people had all been baptized by John.
Luke 7:30 - But the Pharisees and the authorities on the law did not accept for themselves God’s purpose. So they had not been baptized by John.
John 5:35 - John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.
Ephesians 4:14 - We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.
James 1:6 - But when you ask, you must believe. You must not doubt. That’s because a person who doubts is like a wave of the sea. The wind blows and tosses them around.