Luke 7:24 web — When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderne…

World English Bible

"When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?"

— Luke 7:24, World English Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

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In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.

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Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.

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Blessed is he who is not offended by me."

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When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

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But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

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But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

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This is he of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'

Luke 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:24 say?
Luke 7:24 in the World English Bible reads: “When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?”
Where is Luke 7:24 in the Bible?
Luke 7:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 24.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:24.
What translation should I read Luke 7:24 in?
Luke 7:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:24?
Luke 7:24 reads (WEB): “When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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