Luke 7:24-26
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
24 When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus[a] began to speak to the crowds about John:[b] ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 What then did you go out to see? Someone[c] dressed in soft robes? Look, those who put on fine clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces. 26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
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Luke 7:24-26
GOD’S WORD Translation
Jesus Speaks about John(A)
24 When John’s messengers had left, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John. “What did you go into the desert to see? Tall grass swaying in the wind? 25 Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear splendid clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces. 26 Really, what did you go to see? A prophet? Let me tell you that he is far more than a prophet.
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