Luke 7:26

Or if not; what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, say I to you; and more than a prophet.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

25Or if not; what went ye out to see? a man clad in soft raiment? Lo, they that use splendid garments and luxuries, are in kings' palaces.

27For this is he, of whom it is written: Behold I send my messenger before thy face, to prepare thy way before thee.

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And thou, child, wilt be called a prophet of the Most High; for thou wilt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his way,

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

John 5:35He was a burning and shining lamp; and ye were willing for a time, to glory 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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