Luke 7:26

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and 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

25What then did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

27This is the one of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of yoʋ, who will prepare yoʋr way before yoʋ.’

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And yoʋ, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for yoʋ will go before the presence of the Lord to prepare his ways,

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

John 5:35John was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for an hour 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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