Verse 26

Luke 7:26

Young's Literal Translation

26 'But what have ye gone forth to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet:
Original Language Text
greek
ἀλλὰ τί ⸀ἐξήλθατε ἰδεῖν; προφήτην; ναί, λέγω ὑμῖν, καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου.
English Translation
But why did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
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Chapter 7 Context
1 And when he completed all his sayings in the ears of the people, he went into Capernaum; Focus ↗
2 and a certain centurion's servant being ill, was about to die, who was much valued by him, Focus ↗
3 and having heard about Yashua (Jesus), he sent unto him elders of the Jews, beseeching him, that hav... Focus ↗
4 And they, having come near unto Yashua (Jesus), were calling upon him earnestly, saying -- 'He is wo... Focus ↗
5 for he doth love our nation, and the synagogue he did build to us.' Focus ↗
6 And Yashua (Jesus) was going on with them, and now when he is not far distant from the house the cen... Focus ↗
7 wherefore not even myself thought I worthy to come unto thee, but say in a word, and my lad shall be... Focus ↗
8 for I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this [one], G... Focus ↗
9 And having heard these things Yashua (Jesus) wondered at him, and having turned to the multitude fol... Focus ↗
10 and those sent, having turned back to the house, found the ailing servant in health. Focus ↗
11 And it came to pass, on the morrow, he was going on to a city called Nain, and there were going with... Focus ↗
12 and as he came nigh to the gate of the city, then, lo, one dead was being carried forth, an only son... Focus ↗
13 And the Lord having seen her, was moved with compassion towards her, and said to her, 'Be not weepin... Focus ↗
14 and having come near, he touched the bier, and those bearing [it] stood still, and he said, 'Young m... Focus ↗
15 and the dead sat up, and began to speak, and he gave him to his mother; Focus ↗
16 and fear took hold of all, and they were glorifying God (Elohim), saying -- 'A great prophet hath ri... Focus ↗
17 And the account of this went forth in all Judea about him, and in all the region around. Focus ↗
18 And the disciples of John told him about all these things, Focus ↗
19 and John having called near a certain two of his disciples, sent unto Yashua (Jesus), saying, 'Art t... Focus ↗
20 And having come near to him, the men said, 'John the Baptist sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he... Focus ↗
21 And in that hour he cured many from sicknesses, and plagues, and evil spirits, and to many blind he... Focus ↗
22 And Yashua (Jesus) answering said to them, 'Having gone on, report to John what ye saw and heard, th... Focus ↗
23 and happy is he whoever may not be stumbled in me.' Focus ↗
24 And the messengers of John having gone away, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John: 'W... Focus ↗
25 but what have ye gone forth to see? a man in soft garments clothed? lo, they in splendid apparelling... Focus ↗
26 'But what have ye gone forth to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet:
27 this is he concerning whom it hath been written, Lo, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall... Focus ↗
28 for I say to you, a greater prophet, among those born of women, than John the Baptist there is not;... Focus ↗
29 And all the people having heard, and the tax-gatherers, declared God (Elohim) righteous, having been... Focus ↗
30 but the Pharisees, and the lawyers, the counsel of God (Elohim) did put away for themselves, not hav... Focus ↗
31 And the Lord said, 'To what, then, shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they li... Focus ↗
32 they are like to children, to those sitting in a market-place, and calling one to another, and sayin... Focus ↗
33 'For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and ye say, He hath a demon; Focus ↗
34 the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and ye say, Lo, a man, a glutton, and a wine drinker, a fri... Focus ↗
35 and the wisdom was justified from all her children.' Focus ↗
36 And a certain one of the Pharisees was asking him that he might eat with him, and having gone into t... Focus ↗
37 and lo, a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having known that he reclineth (at meat) in the house... Focus ↗
38 and having stood behind, beside his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with the tears, and wit... Focus ↗
39 And the Pharisee who did call him, having seen, spake within himself, saying, 'This one, if he were... Focus ↗
40 And Yashua (Jesus) answering said unto him, 'Simon, I have something to say to thee;' and he saith,... Focus ↗
41 'Two debtors were to a certain creditor; the one was owing five hundred denaries, and the other fift... Focus ↗
42 and they not having [wherewith] to give back, he forgave both; which then of them, say thou, will lo... Focus ↗
43 And Simon answering said, 'I suppose that to whom he forgave the more;' and he said to him, 'Rightly... Focus ↗
44 And having turned unto the woman, he said to Simon, 'Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house... Focus ↗
45 a kiss to me thou didst not give, but this woman, from what [time] I came in, did not cease kissing... Focus ↗
46 with oil my head thou didst not anoint, but this woman with ointment did anoint my feet; Focus ↗
47 therefore I say to thee, her many sins have been forgiven, because she did love much; but to whom li... Focus ↗
48 And he said to her, 'Thy sins have been forgiven;' Focus ↗
49 and those reclining with him (at meat) began to say within themselves, 'Who is this, who also doth f... Focus ↗
50 and he said unto the woman, 'Thy faith have saved thee, be going on to peace.' Focus ↗