29All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.
30But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.
— Luke 7:29-30

Related Resources from Heartlight

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Jesus continued,] "I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than..."

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Disciple, Doubt! Even the best people have periods of doubt. My cousin John the Baptist was in prison awaiting certain death at the hands of..."

Article by Rubel Shelly

Who would go first among the religions in showing honor to the other? Rubel Shelly talks about world religions, love, respect, honor, and violence.