Luke 7:25-27

English Standard Version

²⁵What 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. ²⁶What then did you go out to see? ^(A)A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ²⁷This is he of whom it is written,

^(B)“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.’

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Luke 7:25-27

New King James Version

²⁵But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. ²⁶But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. ²⁷This is he of whom it is written:

^(A)‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’

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Luke 7:25-27

New American Standard Bible

²⁵^[a]But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who are splendidly clothed and live in luxury are found in royal palaces! ²⁶But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet. ²⁷This is the one about whom it is written:

‘^(A)Behold, I am sending My messenger ^[b]ahead of You,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’

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Footnotes

Luke 7:25 Or Well then, what
Luke 7:27 Lit before Your face

Luke 7:25-27

New International Version

²⁵If 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. ²⁶But what did you go out to see? A prophet?^(A) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ²⁷This is the one about whom it is written:

“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way before you.’^[a]^(B)

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