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Luke 7:29 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 7:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.”
Luke 7:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 7:29
In contrast: 'But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him' (Greek 'ten boulen tou theou ēthetēsan eis heautous me baptisthentes up' autou'). The phrase 'rejected the counsel of God' (ethetēsan ten boulēn) indicates willful refusal of divine wisdom. God's 'counsel' (boulē) means purpose, plan, decision. By refusing John's baptism, Pharisees rejected God's appointed means of preparation for Messiah. The phrase 'against themselves' (eis heautous) shows self-harm—their rejection hurt themselves, not God. Refusing medicine doesn't harm doc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:29
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“and they said to him”
“all of Judea”
“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him”
“and seeking to establish their own righteousness”
“Into what then were you baptized? They said”
“You are righteous, who are and who were, you Holy One, because you have judged these things.,And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.,,,,,,,,”
“and you only”
“Seventy kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered [their food] under my table: as I have done, so God has requited me. They brought him to Jerusalem”
“he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus”