Luke 7:30 Meaning
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
Context Explained
28For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
29And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
31And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?
32They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 21:32
This verse contrasts the response of the Pharisees with that of the tax collectors and sinners.
Luke 3:7
Both verses address the rejection of God's message and the importance of repentance.
Source: Luke 7:30