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17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.
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This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
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John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them,
19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
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he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
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When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’ ”
21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
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At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
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So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosyare cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
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Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of 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?
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After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by 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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If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.
26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
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But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and 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.
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This is the one about whom it is written: “ ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
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