Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 7:25 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 7:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 7:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:25
Jesus continues: 'But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.' John was indeed prophet but exceeded typical prophets. Prophets announced the Messiah; John introduced Him. The Greek 'perissoteron prophetou' (more than a prophet) elevates John's unique role. He bridges Old and New Covenants—last Old Testament prophet and first New Testament witness. Jesus later declares 'Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist' (Luke 7:28). Yet John's greatness lay not in personal virtue but in unique assignment. R...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:25
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“he made a feast for all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media”
“And yet I say unto you”
“to show the people and the princes her beauty; for she was beautiful.”
“and with a great crown of gold”
“and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing”
“for no one is allowed inside the king's gate clothed with sackcloth.”
“I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?”
“and the sitting of his servants”
“and stood in the inner court of the king's house”
“and of wearing jewels of gold”