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Luke 7:26 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" 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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