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href="/bsb/luke/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/7.htm">New International Version</a> This is the one about whom it is written: &#8220&#8217I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/luke/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.’ <a href="/esv/luke/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ <a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This is he concerning whom it has been written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before your face, who will prepare Your way before You.' <a href="/kjv/luke/7.htm">King James Bible</a> This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. <a href="/nkjv/luke/7.htm">New King James Version</a> This is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/nasb_/luke/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘BEHOLD, I AM SENDING MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.’ <a href="/nasb/luke/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220This is the one about whom it is written, &#8216BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/luke/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “This is the one about whom it is written, ‘BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.’ <a href="/lsb/luke/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> This is the one about whom it is written, ‘BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.’ <a href="/amp/luke/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This is the one of whom it is written [by the prophet Malachi], ‘BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.’ <a href="/csb/luke/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the one about whom it is written: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. <a href="/hcsb/luke/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the one it is written about: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You; he will prepare Your way before You. <a href="/asv/luke/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee. <a href="/cev/luke/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In the Scriptures, God calls John his messenger and says, "I am sending my messenger ahead of you to get things ready for you." <a href="/erv/luke/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee. <a href="/gwt/luke/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> John is the one about whom Scripture says, 'I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare the way in front of you.' <a href="/gnt/luke/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> For John is the one of whom the scripture says: 'God said, I will send my messenger ahead of you to open the way for you.' <a href="/isv/luke/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is the man about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.' <a href="/msb/luke/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ?Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.? <a href="/net/luke/7.htm">NET Bible</a> This is the one about whom it is written, 'Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.' <a href="/nheb/luke/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This is he of whom it is written, 'Look, I send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.' <a href="/wbt/luke/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> This is he, concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> John is the man about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending My messenger before thy face, and he shall make ready thy way before thee.' <a href="/web/luke/7.htm">World English Bible</a> This is he of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> this is he concerning whom it has been written: Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You; <a href="/blb/luke/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This is he concerning whom it has been written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before your face, who will prepare Your way before You.' <a href="/ylt/luke/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> this is he concerning whom it hath been written, Lo, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee; <a href="/slt/luke/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This is he of whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. <a href="/cpdv/luke/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> This is he of whom it is written: “Behold, I send my Angel before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.” <a href="/nabre/luke/7.htm">New American Bible</a> This is the one about whom scripture says: ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you.’ <a href="/nrsvce/luke/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, to prepare the way before you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “This is he about whom it is written: 'Behold, I am sending my messenger before your face to prepare the way before you.'”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way be fore thee. <a href="/godbey/luke/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>This is he concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. <a href="/mace/luke/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he it is, of whom it is written, "behold, I send my messenger before you, who shall prepare the way for you." <a href="/wey/luke/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> John is the man about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending My messenger before thy face, and he shall make ready thy way before thee.' <a href="/worrell/luke/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>This is he concerning whom it has been written, 'Behold, I send forth My messenger before Thy face, who will prepare Thy way before Thee.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>This is <Fr>he<FR> of whom it is written, "Behold I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee:"<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/7-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2756" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/7.htm">Jesus Testifies about John</a> …26What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27<a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is the one</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written:</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">‘Behold,</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apostellō (V-PIA-1S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">I will send</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelon (N-AMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">messenger</a> <a href="/greek/4253.htm" title="4253: pro (Prep) -- A primary preposition; fore, i.e. In front of, prior to.">ahead of You,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpou (N-GNS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/2680.htm" title="2680: kataskeuasei (V-FIA-3S) -- From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create.">will prepare</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">way</a> <a href="/greek/1715.htm" title="1715: emprosthen (Prep) -- From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).">before</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You.’</a> 28I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2</a> As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” <a href="/john/1-23.htm">John 1:23</a> John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Mark 1:3</a> “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12-13</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Matthew 21:32</a> For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. <a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33-35</a> You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Matthew 14:5</a> Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet. <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Mark 6:20</a> because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you.Behold.<a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Luke 1:15-17,76</a> For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb… <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.<a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/job/37-1.htm">Aye</a> <a href="/luke/6-30.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/7-7.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/7-26.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/7-2.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Aye</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 7</div>1. <a href="/luke/7-1.htm">Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;</a> 10. <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">heals his servant, being absent;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">raises from death the widow's son at Nain;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/7-31.htm">compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,</a> 36. <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, </a> 44. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This is the one about whom it is written: This phrase indicates a fulfillment of prophecy, emphasizing the divine plan and foreknowledge of God. It points to the Old Testament, where prophecies often spoke of a forerunner to the Messiah. This establishes the authority and authenticity of the message and the messenger, linking the New Testament to the Old Testament prophecies.‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, This part of the verse is a direct reference to <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, where God promises to send a messenger to prepare the way for the Lord. In the context of <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Luke 7:27</a>, this messenger is identified as John the Baptist. John’s role was to call people to repentance and prepare their hearts for the coming of Jesus. The use of "Behold" serves as a call to attention, emphasizing the importance of the message and the messenger's role in God's redemptive plan.who will prepare Your way before You.’ The preparation of the way refers to the ancient practice of sending a herald before a king to announce his coming and ensure the road was ready for travel. Spiritually, John the Baptist prepared the way by preaching repentance and baptizing, thus readying the people for Jesus' ministry. This phrase also connects to <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>, which speaks of a voice calling in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord, further solidifying John the Baptist's role as the prophesied forerunner.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The messenger referred to in this verse, John the Baptist, was a pivotal figure in preparing the way for Jesus Christ. His ministry was characterized by a call to repentance and baptism, setting the stage for Jesus' public ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The "You" in the verse refers to Jesus, the Messiah, for whom John the Baptist was preparing the way. Jesus' ministry was the fulfillment of the prophecies and the culmination of God's redemptive plan. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> The verse quotes a prophecy from the Old Testament, specifically from <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, which foretold the coming of a messenger who would prepare the way for the Lord. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> John the Baptist's ministry took place in the wilderness, symbolizing a place of preparation and purification, where people came to hear his message and be baptized. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> The primary audience of John the Baptist's message, who were called to repentance in anticipation of the coming Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_preparation.htm">The Importance of Preparation</a> Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts for Christ's work in our lives. This involves repentance and a willingness to follow His leading. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament underscores the reliability and sovereignty of God's Word. We can trust in His promises and His timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_messenger.htm">The Role of a Messenger</a> Like John the Baptist, we are called to be messengers of the Gospel, preparing the way for others to encounter Christ through our words and actions. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Repentance as a Lifestyle</a> John's message of repentance is not just a one-time event but a continual turning towards God. We should regularly examine our lives and align them with God's will. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus_as_the_messiah.htm">Recognizing Jesus as the Messiah</a> Understanding the role of John the Baptist helps us recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah, deepening our faith and commitment to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 7</a> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/can_gay_individuals_enter_heaven.htm">How do I listen to God's guidance?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_path_to_follow_the_lord.htm">What is the secret knowledge revealed in Adam's vision?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_malachi.htm">Who is the author of the book of Malachi?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. He quietly answers the question surging up in the listeners' hearts. No; not Messiah, but his forerunner. Centuries ago the mission of this John was foretold, and exactly described by one of the well-known and honoured prophet line. They who were listening, many of them, knew the words well, as the Teacher quoted from the great Malachi. The old ring of the famous prediction was unchanged; perhaps few of the by-standers noticed the slight alteration which was made by Jesus as he quoted. But in after-days the deep significance of the seemingly trifling change, we may well imagine, was the subject of many a deep solemn hour of meditation among the twelve and the early leaders of the faith. The words in <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3</a>.1 stand thus: "Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me." Our Lord so changes the text that, instead of "before me," it reads with this slight difference, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee." The Lord who speaks by the prophets in Malachi announces himself as the coming angel of the covenant: "my messenger shall prepare the way before me;" but this, the Lord who is come as the Son of man, may not as yet openly declare; it is enough that by the thrice-repeated σοῦ ("thy face," "thy way," "before thee"), he signifies that he is marked out and referred to by the Father. See how, without directly uttering it, he nevertheless announces his ἐω εἰμι ("I am he") in his sublime humility (so Stier, 'Words of the Lord Jesus'). Godet presents the same thought from another point of view: "In the prophet's eyes he who was sending, and he before whom the way was to be prepared, were one and the same Person, Jehovah. Hence the ' before me' of Malachi. But for Jesus, who is speaking of himself, and never confounds himself with the Father, a distinction became necessary. It is not Jehovah speaking of himself but Jehovah speaking to Jesus; hence the form 'before thee.'" <a href="/commentaries/luke/7-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>This οὗτός (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is the one ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. whom οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. it is written: γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. ‘Behold, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I will send ἀποστέλλω (apostellō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. messenger ἄγγελόν (angelon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. ahead of You, πρὸ (pro) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4253.htm">Strong's 4253: </a> A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. who Ὃς (Hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. will prepare κατασκευάσει (kataskeuasei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2680.htm">Strong's 2680: </a> From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly; by implication, to construct, create. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. way ὁδόν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. before ἔμπροσθέν (emprosthen) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). You.’ σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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