Luke 7:27

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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

26a prophet? yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

28for I tell you that among the sons of men there is not a greater prophet than John the baptist: (though the least in the kingdom of God 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 1:15and he shall drink neither wine nor any other strong liquor; and he shall be filled with the holy Spirit even from his birth;

John 1:23and he said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make straight the way of the Lord," according to Esaias the prophet.

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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