Luke 7:26

But what did ye go out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

In Context

25But what did ye go out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, those in elegant clothing, and existing in luxury, are in kingly places.

27This is he about whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And thou, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High. For thou will go ahead, before the face of Lord, to prepare his ways,

Luke 20:6But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are convinced John is a prophet.

John 5:35That man was the lamp that burns and shines, and ye were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.

Matthew Henry on Luke 7:20-36

John's Message to Jesus; The Ministry of John and of Christ. 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,… Read the whole commentary →

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