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


In Context

23 and blessed is whosoever shall not be offended in me.

24 And the messengers of John having departed, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken by the wind?

25 But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of kings.

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

27 This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee;

28 for I say unto you, Among them that are born of women a greater prophet is no one than John the baptist; but he who is a little one 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 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:

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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