Matthew 11:10

He's the one this Scripture was written about: ‘I'm sending my messenger on ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.’

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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

9So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet!

11I tell you the truth, that among humanity there's no one greater than John the Baptist, but even the least important in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is.

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Cross References

Isaiah 40:3A voice is heard calling, “Prepare the way for the Lord in the wilderness, make a straight highway for our God through the desert.

Malachi 4:5Look! I am going to send Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord arrives, the great and terrifying day.

Mark 1:2Just as the prophet Isaiah wrote, “I'm sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way.

John 1:23“I am a voice calling in the desert, ‘Make the Lord's way straight!’” he said, using the words of the prophet Isaiah.

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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