Matthew 11:10

For this is he of whom it is written: Behold, I send forth my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

In Context

9But what went ye out to see? A prophet[11:9]? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

11Verily I say to you, among those born of women, there has not risen a greater than John the Immerser. But he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

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Cross References

Mark 1:2as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I send forth my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way;

John 1:23He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:8-16

Christ's Testimony of John. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… Read the whole commentary →

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