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Luke 7:26

Were you looking for a prophet? Yes he is, and I'm telling you, he's much more than a prophet.

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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

25Did you come looking for a man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who have stylish clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces.

27It was written about him in Scripture: ‘Look, I'm sending my messenger to go before you to prepare your way.’

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Cross References

Luke 1:76Even though you are only a small child, you will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way,

Luke 20:6And if we say it was just human, everybody will stone us for they're sure John was a prophet.”

John 5:35John was like a brightly-burning light, and you were willing to enjoy his light for a while.

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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