Luke 7:26

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

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But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

In Context

25But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? Look, those who wear expensive clothing and who live in luxury are in kings' palaces.

27This is he of whom it is written, 1 'See, I am sending my messenger before your face, 2 who will prepare your way before you.'

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Cross References

Luke 1:76Yes, and you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, 1 for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his paths, 1 to prepare people for his coming, 1

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 lamp that was burning and shining, and you were willing to rejoice in 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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