Matthew 11:7
“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?”

What does Matthew 11:7 mean?
Matthew 11:7 (KJV) says, "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?" This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus speaks to the crowds about John the Baptist…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Resilient Witness: Understanding the True Message of John the Baptist
As we delve into the profound words of Matthew 11:7, we encounter a moment of reflection from our Lord that powerfully captures the essence of John the Baptist’s ministry. The Scripture reads: "And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Strength and Purpose in the Wilderness of Life
Heavenly Father, I come before You today, with a heart that yearns for clarity and strength. As I reflect on the words spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 11:7, I find myself in the midst of my own wilderness experiences, wondering what it is that You desire me to see and…
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