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 - English Standard Version 2016 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Matoleo zaidiKing 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; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it.
But if we say, ‘From man,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.
This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, 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.