Quotes about Expectation
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
Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.
- Matthew 11:8
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
- Matthew 11:9
And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
- Matthew 11:14
‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’
- Matthew 11:17
For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
- Matthew 13:17
The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- Matthew 17:10
So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.
- Matthew 20:10
Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.
- Matthew 21:19
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
- Matthew 24:42
For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.
- Matthew 24:44
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
- Matthew 25:1