Luke 7:26

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

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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 with soft clothes? Lo! they that be in [a] precious cloth, (or Behold! those who wear expensive clothing), and (be) in delights, be in kings’ houses.

27This is he, of whom it is written, Lo! I send mine angel before thy face, which shall make ready thy way before thee.

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Cross References

Luke 1:76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to make ready his ways (or to prepare his way).

Luke 20:6and if we say, Of men (or From men), all the people shall stone us; for they be certain, that John is a prophet.

John 5:35He was a lantern burning and shining, [or giving light]; but ye would (be) glad, or (would have) joy, (or rejoice), at an hour 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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