John as Forerunner of Jesus
Matthew Hole. Matthew 11:10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you. I. 'Tis written in the prophets that such a messenger she,rid go before and prepare the way of the Messias. II. St. John was the person, or he of whom this was written. III. In what manner did he prepare the way of the Lord? 1. Not with any worldly pomp or splendour. 2. Not by calling upon the inhabitants of the earth to meet their Lord in state and magnificence. 3. It was by preaching repentance, and turning men from their sins. (Matthew Hole.) Parallel Verses KJV: For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. WEB: For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'