Luke 7:26

If not, what went you forth to see? a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet:

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

25If not, what went you forth to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they who are clothed in bright vestments, and are (living) in pleasures, are in the house of kings.

27he, concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send mine angel before thy face, Who shall prepare the way before thee.

Read all of Luke 7

Cross References

Luke 1:76And thou, child, the Prophet of the Most High Shalt thou be called; For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, And thou shalt prepare his way;

Luke 20:6But if we shall say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that Juchanon was a prophet.

John 5:35He was a lamp that burneth and shineth, and you were willing to glory for the 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Luke 7:26