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NASB | Luke 7:20 When the men came to Him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to You, to ask, 'Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 7:20 So the men came to Jesus and said, "John the Baptist sent us to You to ask, 'Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else?'" |
Subject: Why did John TB question |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray- In "Uprising" McManus offers this observation: John was in prison with the prospect of death at his door and although he had indeed witnessed the declaration of God at Christ's baptism, he still had some doubt about the Lord's role in his life - McManus suggests that John was asking if Jesus would intervene in his situation - to which the Lord encourages him with His response - the lame walk the blind see the dead are raised etc . . . and then He says, "blessed is he who does not take offense at Me." Meaning, don't give up - persevere in what you believe. imo, this is a mighty encouragement to believers who suffer and question "Why me?" Another observation that I would offer is that the question was for the benefit of John's followers rather than John himself. We can tell others about Jesus, but the reality of who He is must be given by God. ("No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:44) Let us not lose sight of the order of our responsibilities and God's work. (I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 1 Cor 3:6) May this be an encouragement to you all today. Blessings, mommapbs |
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