Mat 11:7-9, Luk 7:24-26, Act 19:40 | ESV | STEP | As they went away , Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John : What did you go out into the wilderness to see ? A reed shaken by the wind ?

Matthew 11:7-9

7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out ^ainto the wilderness to see? ^bA reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man ^{▼▼Or Why then did you go out? To see a man . . .} dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? ^dA prophet? ^{▼▼Some manuscripts Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?} Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Luke 7:24-26

24 When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus ^{▼▼Greek he} began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out ^ginto the wilderness to see? ^hA reed shaken by the wind? 25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. 26 What then did you go out to see? ⁱA prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Acts 19:40

40 For we really are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause that we can give to justify this commotion.”