Luke 7:18-35.
Luke 7:18-35 (Good News Translation)
18 "When John's disciples told him about all these things, he called
two of them 19 and sent them to the Lord to ask him, "Are you the one
John said was going to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20
When they came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to ask
if you are the one he said was going to come, or should we expect
someone else?" 21 At that very time Jesus healed many people from
their sicknesses, diseases, and evil spirits, and gave sight to many
blind people. 22 He answered John's messengers, "Go back and tell John
what you have seen and heard: the blind can see, the lame can walk,
those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf
can hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is preached
to the poor. 23 How happy are those who have no doubts about me! " 24
After John's messengers had left, Jesus began to speak about him to
the crowds: "When you went out to John in the desert, what did you
expect to see? A blade of grass bending in the wind? 25 What did you
go out to see? A man dressed up in fancy clothes? People who dress
like that and live in luxury are found in palaces! 26 Tell me, what
did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes indeed, but you saw much more
than a prophet. 27 For John is the one of whom the scripture says:
"God said, I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for
you." 28 I tell you, " Jesus added, "John is greater than anyone who
has ever lived. But the one who is least in the Kingdom of God is
greater than John." 29 All the people heard him; they and especially
the tax collectors were the ones who had obeyed God's righteous
demands and had been baptized by John. 30 But the Pharisees and the
teachers of the Law rejected God's purpose for themselves and refused
to be baptized by John. 31 Jesus continued, "Now to what can I compare
the people of this day? What are they like? 32 They are like children
sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, "We played
wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs,
but you wouldn't cry!" 33 John the Baptist came, and he fasted and
drank no wine, and you said, "He has a demon in him!" 34 The Son of
Man came, and he ate and drank, and you said, "Look at this man! He is
a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other
outcasts!" 35 God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who
accept it. "
Please say this prayer:
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for sheddding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
18 "When John's disciples told him about all these things, he called
two of them 19 and sent them to the Lord to ask him, "Are you the one
John said was going to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20
When they came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to ask
if you are the one he said was going to come, or should we expect
someone else?" 21 At that very time Jesus healed many people from
their sicknesses, diseases, and evil spirits, and gave sight to many
blind people. 22 He answered John's messengers, "Go back and tell John
what you have seen and heard: the blind can see, the lame can walk,
those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf
can hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is preached
to the poor. 23 How happy are those who have no doubts about me! " 24
After John's messengers had left, Jesus began to speak about him to
the crowds: "When you went out to John in the desert, what did you
expect to see? A blade of grass bending in the wind? 25 What did you
go out to see? A man dressed up in fancy clothes? People who dress
like that and live in luxury are found in palaces! 26 Tell me, what
did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes indeed, but you saw much more
than a prophet. 27 For John is the one of whom the scripture says:
"God said, I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for
you." 28 I tell you, " Jesus added, "John is greater than anyone who
has ever lived. But the one who is least in the Kingdom of God is
greater than John." 29 All the people heard him; they and especially
the tax collectors were the ones who had obeyed God's righteous
demands and had been baptized by John. 30 But the Pharisees and the
teachers of the Law rejected God's purpose for themselves and refused
to be baptized by John. 31 Jesus continued, "Now to what can I compare
the people of this day? What are they like? 32 They are like children
sitting in the marketplace. One group shouts to the other, "We played
wedding music for you, but you wouldn't dance! We sang funeral songs,
but you wouldn't cry!" 33 John the Baptist came, and he fasted and
drank no wine, and you said, "He has a demon in him!" 34 The Son of
Man came, and he ate and drank, and you said, "Look at this man! He is
a glutton and wine drinker, a friend of tax collectors and other
outcasts!" 35 God's wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who
accept it. "
Please say this prayer:
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for sheddding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
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