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24 When John’s messengers left, Jesus began speaking to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? [a]A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing [entirely unsuited for the harsh wilderness]? Those who wear splendid clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces! 26 But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one [b]far more [eminent and remarkable] than a prophet [who foretells the future].

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 7:24 I.e. something too ordinary to be of any interest.
  2. Luke 7:26 John was unique among the prophets because he was sent to prepare the hearts of the people for the immediate disclosure of their Messiah.

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