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The Book of Luke, Chapter 7, Verse 17

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And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
King James Version
And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.
American Standard Version
And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
New English Translation
What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces!
World English Bible
This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea, and in all the surrounding region.
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And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
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And John calling [unto him] two of his disciples sent [them] to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
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When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
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And in that same hour he cured many of [their] infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many [that were] blind he gave sight.
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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.›
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‹And blessed is› [he], ‹whosoever shall not be offended in me.›
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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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‹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.›
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‹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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‹This is› [he], ‹of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.›