7 As 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?
Matthew 11:7
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Gospel of Thomas 1:77–79
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Matthew 11:1–3
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Luke 3:14–16
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Luke 9:17–19
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