Luke 7:26 kjv — But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

King James Version

"But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet."

— Luke 7:26, King James Version

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Luke 7 — Context

23

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

24

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

25

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

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But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

27

This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

28

For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

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And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Luke 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:26 say?
Luke 7:26 in the King James Version reads: “But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.”
Where is Luke 7:26 in the Bible?
Luke 7:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 26.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:26.
What translation should I read Luke 7:26 in?
Luke 7:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:26?
Luke 7:26 reads (KJV): “But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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