Luke 7:26

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

Revised King James New Testament

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

25But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live luxuriously, are in kings' courts.

27This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High: for you shall go before the face 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 5:35He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice 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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