Bible Verse

Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.

John 10:6

After John`s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

Luke 7:24

If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.

Luke 7:25

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.