Luke 7:26

But what did you go out to see? A Prophet? Aye, I tell you, and far more than a Prophet.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 wearing luxurious clothes? People who are gorgeously dressed and live in luxury are found in palaces.

27John is the man about whom it is written, `See, I am sending My messenger before thy face, and he shall make ready thy way before thee.'

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And you moreover, O child, shall be called Prophet of the Most High; For you shall go on in front before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Luke 20:6And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."

John 5:35He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by 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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