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NASB | Luke 7:31 ¶ "To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 7:31 ¶ "To what then shall I compare the people of this generation [who set aside God's plan], and what are they like? |
Bible Question: Can I know the meaning of the verses in Luke 7:31 - 35. How luke compared the men of this generation? |
Bible Answer: Jesus is comparing the Pharisees and lawyers to children "playing church" with one another but never really understanding the spiritual truths. Then justifying themselves by themselves. The key to understanding is the "To what then" in vs 30 which refers back to the observations made in vs 28-29: 29And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. Jesus concludes: "To what then shall I liken the men of this generation, and what are they like? 32They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, saying: "We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not weep.' 33For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, "He has a demon.' 34The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, "Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' 35But wisdom is justified by all her children." |
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