Luke 7:27

27 This is he of whom it is written, ¹“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you. ’

Luke 7:27 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 7:27

This is he of whom it is written
In ( Malachi 3:1 ) . (See Gill on Matthew 11:10). (See Gill on Mark 1:2).

Luke 7:27 In-Context

25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.

26 What then 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 your face, who will prepare your way before you. ’

28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. ”

29 ( When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John,

Cross References

• 1. 7:27 Mark 1:2; Cited from Mal. 3:1; [ch. 1:17, 76]