Luke 7:27

For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

In Context

26But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

28For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:10For this is he of whom it is written, “Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.”

Luke 1:15for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

John 1:23He said, I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way for the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah.

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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