Luke 7:26

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

Revised Version 1895

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 went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

27This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

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Cross References

Luke 1:76Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;

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

John 5:35He was the lamp that burneth and shineth: and ye were willing to rejoice for a season 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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