Luke 7:18–28

John Sends Two Disciples—Matthew 11:2–6

¹⁸John’s disciples told him about all these things. Then John called two of his disciples ¹⁹and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for someone else?” 

²⁰The men came to Jesus and said, “John the Baptizer sent us to ask you, ‘Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for someone else?’ ” 

²¹At that time Jesus was curing many people who had diseases, sicknesses, and evil spirits. Also, he was giving back sight to many who were blind. 

²²Jesus answered John’s disciples, “Go back, and tell John what you have seen and heard: Blind people see again, lame people are walking, those with skin diseases are made clean,^adeaf people hear again, dead people are brought back to life, and poor people hear the Good News. ²³Whoever doesn’t lose his faith in me is indeed blessed.” 

Jesus Speaks about John—Matthew 11:7–19

²⁴When John’s messengers had left, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John. “What did you go into the desert to see? Tall grass swaying in the wind? ²⁵Really, what did you go to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Those who wear splendid clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces. ²⁶Really, what did you go to see? A prophet? Let me tell you that he is far more than a prophet. ²⁷John is the one about whom Scripture says, 

‘I am sending my messenger ahead of you 

to prepare the way in front of you.’ 

²⁸I can guarantee that of all the people ever born, no one is greater than John. Yet, the least important person in God’s kingdom is greater than John.