Luke 7:26

What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Majority Standard Bible

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

25Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.

27This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the presence of the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Luke 20:6But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

John 5:35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask 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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