26 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
26 What then? A messenger from God? That's right, a messenger! Probably the greatest messenger you'll ever hear.
26 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
26 Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 7:26
Commentary on Luke 7:19-35
(Read Luke 7:19-35)
To his miracles in the kingdom of nature, Christ adds this in the kingdom of grace, To the poor the gospel is preached. It clearly pointed out the spiritual nature of Christ's kingdom, that the messenger he sent before him to prepare his way, did it by preaching repentance and reformation of heart and life. We have here the just blame of those who were not wrought upon by the ministry of John Baptist or of Jesus Christ himself. They made a jest of the methods God took to do them good. This is the ruin of multitudes; they are not serious in the concerns of their souls. Let us study to prove ourselves children of Wisdom, by attending the instructions of God's word, and adoring those mysteries and glad tidings which infidels and Pharisees deride and blaspheme.