Matthew 11:7

⁷As John’s disciples 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?

— Matthew 11:7

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What Were You Looking For?

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"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...."

Asking and Honoring

Article by Stacy Voss

How could he know for sure? Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.

Cross References for Matthew 11:7

• James 1:6
• John 5:35
• Luke 7:24-30
• Mark 1:3-5
• Ephesians 4:14
• Genesis 49:4
• Luke 8:18
• Matthew 3:1-3
• Matthew 21:25
• Matthew 3:5

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