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Luke 7:26

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Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Certainly, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the face of the Lord: to prepare his ways,

The law and the prophets were until John. Since then, the kingdom of God is being evangelized, and everyone acts with violence toward it.

But if we say, 'Of men,' the whole people will stone us. For they are certain that John was a prophet."

Then what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those who are in costly apparel and finery are in the houses of kings.

This is he of whom it is written: "Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you."

He was a burning and shining light. So you were willing, at the time, to exult in his light.