And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
Luke 7:26 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 What, then, did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition What then did you go out to see? A prophet (a forthteller)? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet. American Standard Version (1901) But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. Common English Bible What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Catholic Public Domain Version Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Certainly, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet. |
And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
“The Law and the Prophets were until John came; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is being proclaimed, and everyone tries to enter it by force.
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
What, then, did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who put on fine clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces.
This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.