Luke 7:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus asks what comparison fits this generation that rejected both John and Himself.
What Does Luke 7:31 Mean?
Jesus turns from the divided response to a parable of diagnosis. Like a teacher reaching for the right picture, He asks aloud: to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?
The doubled question invites listeners to lean in and judge themselves before the comparison lands. Jesus' likeness-making is an act of mercy as much as critique — He holds up a mirror small enough to understand and sharp enough to sting. The verse leaves room for the question to search every generation, including ours: when God's messengers come, what do we do with them?
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What does Luke 7:31 mean?
Jesus asks what comparison fits this generation that rejected both John and Himself.