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The Prophesied Messenger
Jesus identifies John the Baptist as the fulfillment of the prophecy in Malachi 3:1. Commentators explain this was a divine confirmation of John's specific role. He was the official herald sent by God to prepare the way for the Messiah, which in turn powerfully affirms Jesus' own identity and mission.
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Luke
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 7:26–28
19th Century
Preacher
But what did you go out for to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet. This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I se…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:27
The topic now changes from the role of Jesus to that of John. Through some gently ironic questions that expect obviously negative answers, Jesus st…
John Gill
On Luke 7:27
17th Century
Pastor
This is he of whom it is written
In (Malachi 3:1) . (See Gill on Matthew 11:10). (See Gill …
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Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:19–35
17th Century
Minister
To His miracles in the kingdom of nature, Christ adds this one in the kingdom of grace: To the poor the gospel is preached. This clearly p…