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Luke 7:27 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 7:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.”
Luke 7:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:27
Jesus makes startling comparison: 'For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he' (Greek 'mikroteros en te basileia tou theou meizon autou estin'). John's greatness is affirmed ('not a greater prophet'), yet superseded by kingdom privilege. The 'least in the kingdom' possesses greater privilege than John—not personal virtue but positional advantage. John announced kingdom; believers participate in it. John saw Christ from distance; believers experience indwelling Spirit....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:27
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“Behold”
“child”
“Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.{Malachi 3:1},As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.,,,,,,,,”
“I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.”
“I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,'{Isaiah 40:3} as Isaiah the prophet said.”
“of whom it is written”
“and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit”
“Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.,The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God., קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵינוּ׃ ,Hark! one calleth: Clear ye in the wilderness the way of the LORD”