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Luke 7:26

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:26 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Luke 7:26 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Luke 7:26 — KJV

“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.”

— Luke 7:26 (KJV)

Luke 7:26 in Context — About the Book of Luke

Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.

Jesus' prayer lifeCompassion for outsidersThe Holy SpiritJoy & salvationThe prodigal welcomed
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Cross-References for Luke 7:26

“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.”

Shares key themes with Luke 7:26: went, see, prophet

“I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. had...: Heb. had seen much”

Shares key themes with Luke 7:26: see, yea, say

“And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.”

Shares key themes with Luke 7:26: went, yea, more

“And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.”

Shares key themes with Luke 7:26: say, much, more

“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”

Shares key themes with Luke 7:26: see, say, more

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey