Luke 7:24-26

Luke 7:24-26

[24] And  when the messengers  of John  were departed,  he began  to speak  unto  the people  concerning  John,  What  went ye out  into  the wilderness  for to see?  A reed  shaken  with  the wind?  [25] But  what  went ye out  A man  clothed  in  soft  raiment?  Behold,  they which are  gorgeously  apparelled,  and  live  delicately,  in  [26] But  what  went ye out  A prophet?  Yea,  I say  and  than a prophet. 

What does Luke 7:24-26 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

John was not reed-like nor was he soft or effeminate. John did not serve an earthly king but the heavenly King, and his clothing identified him as a prophet of God. Jesus said that John was a prophet but more than a prophet.