Luke 7:19

19 And John called to him two of his disciples and sent them to Jesus, saying: Art thou he that art to come? Or look we for another?

Luke 7:19 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 7:19

And John calling unto him two of his disciples
Which were a sufficient number to be sent on an errand, to ask a question, and report the answer, or bear witness to any fact they should see, or hear done.

Sent them unto Jesus, saying, art thou he that should come, or look we
for another?
not that he doubted that Jesus was the Messiah; nor was it for his own satisfaction so much that he sent these disciples of his with this question, but for theirs; and to remove all doubt and hesitation from them about Christ.

Luke 7:19 In-Context

17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea and throughout all the country round about.
18 And John’s disciples told him of all these things.
19 And John called to him two of his disciples and sent them to Jesus, saying: Art thou he that art to come? Or look we for another?
20 And when the men were come unto him, they said: John the Baptist hath sent us to thee, saying: Art thou he that art to come? Or look we for another?
21 (And in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases and hurts and evil spirits: and to many that were blind he gave sight.)
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