Luke 7:26

But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel and live delicately, are in the houses of kings.

27This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel 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 prepare his ways:

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

John 5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time 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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