Luke 7:26

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and [what is] more excellent than a prophet.

Darby Translation

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 went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of kings.

27This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, *I* send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee;

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And *thou*, child, shalt be called [the] prophet of [the] Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of [the] Lord to make ready his ways;

Luke 20:6but if we should say, Of men, the whole people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

John 5:35*He* was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice 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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