Luke 7:26

Good News Translation

Tell me, what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes indeed, but you saw much more than a prophet.

Cross References

Luke 1:76

“You, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his road for him,

Luke 16:16

“The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were in effect up to the time of John the Baptist; since then the Good News about the Kingdom of God is being told, and everyone forces their way in.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘From human beings,’ this whole crowd here will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Luke 7:25

What did you go out to see? A man dressed up in fancy clothes? People who dress like that and live in luxury are found in palaces!

Luke 7:27

For John is the one of whom the scripture says: ‘God said, I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for you.’

John 5:35

John was like a lamp, burning and shining, and you were willing for a while to enjoy his light.