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Luke 7:19
New English Translation
Luke 7:19
New English Translation
19 and sent them to Jesus[a] to ask,[b] “Are you the one who is to come,[c] or should we look for another?”
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- Luke 7:19 tc ‡ Although most mss (א A W Θ Ψ ƒ1 M it sy bo) read πρὸς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν (pros ton Iēsoun, “to Jesus”), other significant witnesses (B L Ξ ƒ13 33 sa) read πρὸς τὸν κύριον (pros ton kurion, “to the Lord”). A decision is difficult in this instance, as there are good witnesses on both sides. In light of this, that “Jesus” is more widespread than “the Lord” with almost equally significant witnesses argues for its authenticity.
- Luke 7:19 tn Grk “to Jesus, saying,” but since this takes the form of a question, it is preferable to use the phrase “to ask” in English.
- Luke 7:19 sn Aspects of Jesus’ ministry may have led John to question whether Jesus was the promised stronger and greater one who is to come that he had preached about in Luke 3:15-17.
Luke 7:19
New International Version
Luke 7:19
New International Version
19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
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