Luke 7:19

19 Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to 1the Lord, saying, "Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?"

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 This report concerning Him went out all over Judea and in all the surrounding district.
18 The disciples of John reported to him about all these things.
19 Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord , saying, "Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?"
20 When the men came to Him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to You, to ask, 'Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?' "
21 At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Luke 7:13; Luke 10:1; Luke 11:1, 39; Luke 12:42; Luke 13:15; Luke 17:5, 6; Luke 18:6; Luke 19:8; Luke 22:61; Luke 24:34; John 4:1; John 6:23; John 11:2

Footnotes 2

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