Matthew 11:7 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 ...

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逐节对照

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]?
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?
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?
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?
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 - At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;
Luke 3:3 - And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin;
Luke 3:4 - as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.
Luke 3:5 - Every ravine shall be filled up, And every mountain and hill shall be leveled; And the crooked [places] shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth;
Luke 3:6 - and all mankind shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
Luke 3:7 - So he began saying to the crowds who were coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath [of God that is] to come?
John 1:38 - And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, “What do you want?” They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?”
Matthew 3:1 - In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying,
Matthew 3:2 - “ Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:3 - This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the road for the Lord, Make His highways straight (level, direct)!’ ”
Genesis 49:4 - But unstable and reckless and boiling over like water [in sinful lust], you shall not excel or have the preeminence [of the firstborn], Because you went up to your father’s bed [with Bilhah]; You defiled it—he went up to my couch.
Luke 8:18 - So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”
Matthew 21:25 - The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” And they began debating among themselves [considering the implications of their answer], saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe John?’
2 Corinthians 1:17 - So then, was I indecisive or capricious when I was [originally] planning this? Or the things I plan, do I plan in a self-serving way like a worldly man, ready to say, “Yes, yes” and “No, no” [at the same time]?
2 Corinthians 1:18 - But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time].
Mark 1:3 - A voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’ ”
Mark 1:4 - John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one’s old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].
Mark 1:5 - And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
Luke 7:24 - When John’s messengers left, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Luke 7:25 - But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing [entirely unsuited for the harsh wilderness]? Those who wear splendid clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces!
Luke 7:26 - But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one far more [eminent and remarkable] than a prophet [who foretells the future].
Luke 7:27 - This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.’
Luke 7:28 - I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater [in privilege] than he.”
Luke 7:29 - All the people and the tax collectors who heard Jesus, acknowledged [the validity of] God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 7:30 - But the Pharisees and the lawyers [who were experts in the Mosaic Law] annulled and set aside God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.
John 5:35 - John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to rejoice in his light.
Ephesians 4:14 - So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit].
James 1:6 - But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the sea that is blown about and tossed by the wind.

逐节对照

交叉引用

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]?
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?
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?
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?
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 - At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;
Luke 3:3 - And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin;
Luke 3:4 - as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.
Luke 3:5 - Every ravine shall be filled up, And every mountain and hill shall be leveled; And the crooked [places] shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth;
Luke 3:6 - and all mankind shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
Luke 3:7 - So he began saying to the crowds who were coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath [of God that is] to come?
John 1:38 - And Jesus turned and saw them following Him, and asked them, “What do you want?” They answered Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?”
Matthew 3:1 - In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying,
Matthew 3:2 - “ Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 3:3 - This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the road for the Lord, Make His highways straight (level, direct)!’ ”
Genesis 49:4 - But unstable and reckless and boiling over like water [in sinful lust], you shall not excel or have the preeminence [of the firstborn], Because you went up to your father’s bed [with Bilhah]; You defiled it—he went up to my couch.
Luke 8:18 - So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”
Matthew 21:25 - The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” And they began debating among themselves [considering the implications of their answer], saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe John?’
2 Corinthians 1:17 - So then, was I indecisive or capricious when I was [originally] planning this? Or the things I plan, do I plan in a self-serving way like a worldly man, ready to say, “Yes, yes” and “No, no” [at the same time]?
2 Corinthians 1:18 - But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time].
Mark 1:3 - A voice of one shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’ ”
Mark 1:4 - John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one’s old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].
Mark 1:5 - And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
Luke 7:24 - When John’s messengers left, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Luke 7:25 - But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing [entirely unsuited for the harsh wilderness]? Those who wear splendid clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces!
Luke 7:26 - But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one far more [eminent and remarkable] than a prophet [who foretells the future].
Luke 7:27 - This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.’
Luke 7:28 - I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater [in privilege] than he.”
Luke 7:29 - All the people and the tax collectors who heard Jesus, acknowledged [the validity of] God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
Luke 7:30 - But the Pharisees and the lawyers [who were experts in the Mosaic Law] annulled and set aside God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.
John 5:35 - John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to rejoice in his light.
Ephesians 4:14 - So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit].
James 1:6 - But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the sea that is blown about and tossed by the wind.