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For this is he, of whom it is written, `Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.`
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More Than a Prophet
Jesus quotes Malachi 3:1 to prove John the Baptist's unique greatness. Commentators explain that unlike other prophets who merely spoke for God, John was also the subject of prophecy. He was the specific, long-awaited messenger sent to prepare the way for the Messiah, making his role distinct and uniquely honorable in salvation history.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For this is he, etc. The passage of Scripture here quoted is found in Malachi 3:1. The substance of it is also contained in Isaiah 40:3.
19th Century
Anglican
This is he, of whom it is written—The words in the Greek are not taken from the Septuagint version of Malachi 3:1, but are a free …
Baptist
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What we…
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What the people had flocked to the desert to see was a “prophet” (v.9), since it was commonly agreed that a true prophet had not appeared for centu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For this is he of whom it is written (Malachi 3:1)
Behold I send my messenger before …
What Christ said concerning John was not only for his praise but for the people's profit. Those who attend to the word will be called to give an ac…
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13th Century
Catholic
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
