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In the New Testament, the messengers who came from John the Baptist to Jesus are referred to in Matthew 11:2–6 and Luke 7:18–23. [ 1 ] Their deputation to meet with Jesus is recounted after the Baptism of Jesus , when John is in prison in the fort of Machaerus and hears of the works performed by Jesus.
Matthew 11:20–24 = Cursing Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum (Luke 10:13–15) Matthew 11:25–30 = Praising the Father (Luke 10:21–22) The New King James Version organises this chapter as follows: Matthew 11:1–19 = John the Baptist Sends Messengers to Jesus; Matthew 11:20–24 = Woe to the Impenitent Cities; Matthew 11:25–30 = Jesus ...
John 21 is the twenty-first and final chapter of the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It contains an account of a post-crucifixion appearance in Galilee , which the text describes as the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples.
Luke 7 is the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It tells the records of two great miracles performed by Jesus, his reply to John the Baptist's question, and the anointing by a sinful woman. [1]
[17] Discussing some of these theories, theologian D. A. Carson suggests that "If the Evangelist has some symbolism in mind connected with the number 153, he has hidden it well", [18] while other scholars note "No symbolic significance for the number of 153 fish in John 21:11 has received widespread support". [19]
The phrase, "who shall prepare your way," MacEvilly notes is allusive to the custom of preparing ways, by removing obstacles for the coming of a king into some part of their dominion. John, is said, by his preaching and baptism, to have "removed every obstacle to the proper reception of Christ; by his austere and heavenly life." [1] [2]
[2] Jerome: " That He says, This is Elias, is figurative, and needs to be explained, as what follows, shows; He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." [2] Saint Remigius: " As much as to say, Whoso has ears of the heart to hear, that is, to understand, let him understand; for He did not say that John was Elias in person, but in the Spirit." [2]
There is a widespread scholarly view that the Gospel of John can be broken into four parts: a prologue, (John 1:–1:18), the Book of Signs (1:19 to 12:50), the Book of Glory (or Exaltation) (13:1 to 20:31) and an epilogue (chapter 21). [1] John 20:30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are ...