25 But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and luxury are in the royal palaces. 26 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and even more than a prophet! 27 It is this man about whom it is written:

‘Behold, I am sending my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.’[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 7:27 A quotation from Mal 3:1; cf. Mark 1:2; Matt 11:10