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Luke 7:18

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Berean Standard Bible

Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the disciples of John told him of all these things.

Bible in Basic English

And the disciples of John gave him an account of all these things.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And John’s disciples told him of all these things.

Free Bible Version

The disciples of John told John about all this.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the disciples of Iohn shewed him of all these things.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

One Unity Resource Bible

The disciples of John [Yah is gracious] told him about all these things.

Translation for Translators

The disciples of John the Baptizer went to the prison where John was and told him about those things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

John's disciples told him about all these things.

Noah Webster Bible

And the disciples of John informed him of all these things.

World English Bible

The disciples of John told him about all these things.

Young's Literal Translation

And the disciples of John told him about all these things,

Context

John’s Inquiry

¹⁷And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.¹⁸Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.¹⁹So 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?”

Summary

In Luke 7:18, John the Baptist sends messengers to Jesus to ask if He is the Messiah they have been waiting for or if they should expect someone else. This moment reveals John's human struggle and doubt, despite his role as the forerunner of Christ. Jesus responds by pointing to the miracles He performs as evidence of His identity as the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament. This interaction serves to strengthen John's faith and reassure him of Jesus' divine mission, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's timing and plan even in moments of uncertainty.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The disciples of John showed him, etc. - It is very likely that John's disciples attended the ministry of our Lord at particular times; and this, we may suppose, was a common case among the disciples of different Jewish teachers. Though bigotry existed in its most formidable shape between the Jews and Samaritans, yet we do not find that it had any place between Jews and Jews, though they were of different sects, and attached to different teachers.

Luke 7:18

John’s Inquiry

¹⁷And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.¹⁸Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.¹⁹So 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?”

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Berean Standard Bible

Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the disciples of John told him of all these things.

Bible in Basic English

And the disciples of John gave him an account of all these things.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And John’s disciples told him of all these things.

Free Bible Version

The disciples of John told John about all this.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the disciples of Iohn shewed him of all these things.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

One Unity Resource Bible

The disciples of John [Yah is gracious] told him about all these things.

Translation for Translators

The disciples of John the Baptizer went to the prison where John was and told him about those things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

John's disciples told him about all these things.

Noah Webster Bible

And the disciples of John informed him of all these things.

World English Bible

The disciples of John told him about all these things.

Young's Literal Translation

And the disciples of John told him about all these things,

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The disciples of John showed him, etc. - It is very likely that John's disciples attended the ministry of our Lord at particular times; and this, we may suppose, was a common case among the disciples of different Jewish teachers. Though bigotry existed in its most formidable shape between the Jews and Samaritans, yet we do not find that it had any place between Jews and Jews, though they were of different sects, and attached to different teachers.