Luke 7:26 — Meaning and Application

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

Luke 7:26

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And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

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

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

For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

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Luke 7:1

"Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum."

Luke 7:2

"And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die."

Luke 7:3

"And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant."

Luke 7:4

"And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:"

Luke 7:5

"For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue."

Luke 7:6

"Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:"

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