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Luke 7:24

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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?

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  1. Luke 7:22

    Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

  2. Luke 7:23

    And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

  3. Luke 7:25

    But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

  4. Luke 7:26

    But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

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