Luke 7:26
ContextNET © | What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more 1 than a prophet. |
NIV © | But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. |
NASB © | "But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one who is more than a prophet. |
NLT © | Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet. |
MSG © | What then? A messenger from God? That's right, a messenger! Probably the greatest messenger you'll ever hear. |
BBE © | But what did you go out to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. |
NRSV © | What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. |
NKJV © | "But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. |
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NET © | What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more 1 than a prophet. |
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1 tn John the Baptist is “more” because he introduces the one (Jesus) who brings the new era. The term is neuter, but may be understood as masculine in this context (BDAG 806 s.v. περισσότερος b.). |