26But what went you out for to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.


In Context

23 And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me.

24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

25 But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

26 But what went you out for to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you.

28 For I say to you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

Luke 7:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:26But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:26But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:26But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and what is more excellent than a prophet.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:26But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:26But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:26'But what have ye gone forth to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet: