Read Full ChapterAs John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} as{G5130} they departed{G4198}{(G5740)}, Jesus{G2424} began{G756}{(G5662)} to say{G3004}{(G5721)} unto the multitudes{G3793} concerning{G4012} John{G2491}, What{G5101} went ye{G1831}{(G5627)} out into{G1519} the wilderness{G2048} to see{G2300}{(G5664)}? A reed{G2563} shaken{G4531}{(G5746)} with{G5259} the wind{G417}?
Strong's King James
(7) Now as they went, Yeshua began speaking to the crowds about John, "Who did you go into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?"
The F.O.G
As John's disciples headed back to their imprisoned teacher, Jesus turned to address the gathering crowd about John: "Think back to when you all streamed out into the wilderness to see John. What were you expecting? Some delicate reed swaying with every shift of popular opinion?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And as they are going, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, ‘What went ye out to the wilderness to view?—a reed shaken by the wind?
Young's Literal Translation
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