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Luke 7:26

Modern King James Version

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

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And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest, for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

The Law and the Prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone is pressing into it.

But if we say, From men, then all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

But what did you go out to see? A man clothed with soft clothing? Behold, those in splendid clothing and being in luxury are in kings' palaces.

This is he of whom it is written, "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who shall prepare Your way before You."

He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.