Bible Strands
Luke 7:19
So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John the Baptist, having received reports from his disciples about Jesus’ works, sends two of them to Jesus to ask a direct question about His identity.
The words — The Greek ἔπεμψεν (epempsen) means “sent,” and σὺ εἶ (su ei) translates to “You are,” framing the precise inquiry directed to the Lord.
The thread — This inquiry echoes messianic expectations found in Isaiah 9:6, John 4:25, and Genesis 3:15.
Why it lands — The text demands a reader examine whether Jesus fulfills the specific prophetic criteria or if another figure must be sought.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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?
Cross-references
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- John 4:25 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”
- Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
- Genesis 22:18 And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
- Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.
- Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.
- Psalms 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
- Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
- Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
- Isaiah 40:10 Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.