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Matthew 11:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 11:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
Matthew 11:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
8But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft [raiment]? Behold, they that wear soft [raiment] are in king`s houses.
9But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
10This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force.
13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For this is he of whom it is written, etc.] (<390301>Malachi 3:1) Behold I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. That these words belong abh µlw[l, to the world to come, or the times of the Messiah, that is, the Gospel dispensation, the Jews f677 themselves own; but as to the particular person meant by the “messenger”, or “angel”, because they are not willing to acknowledge the right person, are at the utmost loss. Jarchi makes him to be the angel of death, who is to destroy the wicked; Aben Ezra conjectures it may be Messiah the son of Joseph, who they fancy will come before Messiah the son of David. Kimchi thinks an angel from heaven is designed; and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For this is he ... - The passage of Scripture here quoted is found in Malachi 3:1. The substance of it is contained also in Isaiah 40:3. Prepare thy way - That is, to prepare “the people;” to make them ready, by proper instructions, to receive the Messiah. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mal 3:1. Matthew 11:11”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 3:3; Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1, Mal 4:5; Mar 1:2; Luk 7:26, Luk 7:27; Joh 1:23 Matthew 11:11”
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