Luke 7:27 asv — This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

American Standard Version

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

— Luke 7:27, American Standard Version

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Luke 7 — Context

24

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

25

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

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But what went ye out 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, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

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I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

29

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

30

But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God, being not baptized of him.

Luke 7:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:27 say?
Luke 7:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee. ”
Where is Luke 7:27 in the Bible?
Luke 7:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 27.
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 7:27.
What translation should I read Luke 7:27 in?
Luke 7:27 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 7:27?
Luke 7:27 reads (ASV): “This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee. ” 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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