Luke 7:18

In Praise of John the Baptist

18 Then John's disciples told him about all these things. So John summoned two of his disciples

Luke 7:18 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 7:18

And the disciples of John showed him of all these things.
] The miracles that were wrought by Christ; particularly the healing of the centurion's servant, and the raising from the dead the widow of Naim's son, and what fame and reputation Christ got every where by his doctrine, and mighty works. John was now in prison, when these his disciples came and related these things to him; see ( Matthew 11:2 ) and they spoke of them, not as commending Christ for them; but as envying, grieving, and complaining, that he carried away all the honour and glory from John their master, for whom they had the greatest regard.

Luke 7:18 In-Context

16 Then fear came over everyone, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen among us," and "God has visited His people."

17 This report about Him went throughout Judea and all the vicinity.

18 Then John's disciples told him about all these things. So John summoned two of his disciples

19 and sent them to the Lord, asking, "Are You the One who is to come, or should we look for someone else?"

20 When the men reached Him, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to ask You, 'Are You the One who is to come, or should we look for someone else?' "