Matthew 11:6-8
International Children’s Bible
6 The person who does not lose faith because of me is blessed.”
7 As John’s followers were leaving, Jesus began talking to the people about John. Jesus said, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed[a] blown by the wind? No. 8 Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. Those people who wear fine clothes live in kings’ palaces.
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- 11:7 reed It means that John was not weak like grass blown by the wind.
Matthew 11:6-8
New King James Version
6 And blessed is he who is not (A)offended because of Me.”
7 (B)As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? (C)A reed shaken by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
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