Matthew 11:10
+ 11:10. MP: This messenger is the forerunner for the Messiah. (Mal 3:1a) For this is he, of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ + 11:10. Quoted from Mal 3:1
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9But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
Cross References
Isaiah 40:3+ 40:3 (context 40:3-5) MP: A messenger is sent by God to comfort Israel by announcing and preparing a way for the Messiah. (See also Mal 3:1). (Matt 3:1-5; Mark 1:4; John 1:22-23) The voice of one who calls out, 2 + 40:3. MP: Messiah has the titles of Yahweh and God associated with him (similar to the Angel of Yahweh in Ex 23:20-21). (See also Index of The Angel of Yahweh). (John 1:14) “Prepare the way of Adonai in the wilderness! 2 + 40:3 c MP: Messiah is associated with God. God is associated with Messiah. (Mark 1:3-4) Make a level highway in the desert for + 40:3. Quoted in Matt 3:3; Mark 1:2-3; Luke 1:76 our God. 1
Mark 1:2As it is written in the prophets, 1 “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, 2 who will prepare your way before you: + 1:2. Quoted from Mal 3:1 1
John 1:23He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of MarYah [Master Yahweh],’ + 1:23. Quoted from Is 40:3 as Isaiah [Salvation of Yah] the prophet said.”
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 →