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


In Context

23 Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me."

24 After John's messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

25 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.

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

27 This is the one about whom it is written: " 'I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.'

28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who 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 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:

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.