Matthew 11:7
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 11
“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?”Matthew 11:7
What Does Matthew 11:7 Mean?
Matthew 11:7 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Doubt.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Matthew 11:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:6“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”Luke 8:18“Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.”John 5:35“He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”Genesis 49:4“Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.”Mark 1:3“The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”Luke 3:2“Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.”Luke 7:24“And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?”Ephesians 4:14“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”Matthew 3:1“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,”Matthew 3:5“Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,”Matthew 21:25“The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?”Luke 1:80“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”Luke 3:3“And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;”Luke 20:4“The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?”2 Corinthians 1:17“When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?”1 Kings 14:15“For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the LORD to anger.”Mark 11:31“And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?”John 1:38“Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?”Acts 19:32“Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.”
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