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Luke 7:22–23

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Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
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From verse 22

  1. Isaiah 35:5–6Rank 1 from verse 22
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    5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

    6Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

  2. Isaiah 61:1–3Rank 2 from verse 22
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    1THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

    2To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

    3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

  3. Luke 4:18Rank 3 from verse 22
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    18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

  4. Isaiah 29:18–19Rank 4 from verse 22
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    18¶ And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.

    19The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

  5. James 2:5Rank 5 from verse 22
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    5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  6. Acts 14:8–10Rank 6 from verse 22
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    8¶ And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:

    9The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

    10Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

  7. Acts 26:18Rank 7 from verse 22
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    18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

  8. Luke 7:14–15Rank 8 from verse 22
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    14And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

    15And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

  9. Luke 8:53–55Rank 9 from verse 22
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    53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

    54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

    55And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

  10. Matthew 15:30–31Rank 10 from verse 22
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    30And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:

    31Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

  11. Matthew 21:14Rank 11 from verse 22
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    14And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

  12. Matthew 9:28–30Rank 12 from verse 22
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    28And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

    29Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

    30And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

  13. Isaiah 32:3–4Rank 13 from verse 22
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    3And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.

    4The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  14. Isaiah 42:16Rank 14 from verse 22
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    16And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.

  15. Isaiah 43:8Rank 15 from verse 22
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    8¶ Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.

  16. Jeremiah 31:8Rank 16 from verse 22
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    8Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither.

  17. Job 29:15Rank 17 from verse 22
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    15I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.

  18. Luke 17:12–19Rank 18 from verse 22
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    12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

    13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

    14And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

    15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

    16And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

    17And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

    18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

    19And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.

  19. Luke 5:12–15Rank 19 from verse 22
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    12¶ And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

    13And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

    14And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

    15But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

  20. Luke 7:21Rank 20 from verse 22
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    21And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

  21. Mark 7:32–37Rank 21 from verse 22
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    32And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

    33And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;

    34And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.

    35And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

    36And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;

    37And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

  22. Psalms 146:8Rank 22 from verse 22
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    8The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:

  23. Zephaniah 3:12Rank 23 from verse 22
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    12I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the Lord.

  24. Acts 3:2–8Rank 24 from verse 22
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    2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;

    3Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.

    4And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.

    5And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

    6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

    7And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.

    8And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

  25. Acts 8:7Rank 25 from verse 22
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    7For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

  26. Isaiah 42:6–7Rank 26 from verse 22
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    6I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

    7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

  27. John 1:46Rank 27 from verse 22
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    46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

  28. John 9:30–33Rank 28 from verse 22
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    30The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

    31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

    32Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.

    33If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

  29. Luke 18:35–43Rank 29 from verse 22
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    35¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

    36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

    37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

    38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

    39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

    40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

    41Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

    42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

    43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

From verse 23

  1. 1 Peter 2:7–8Rank 1 from verse 23
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    7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

    8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

  2. Isaiah 8:14–15Rank 2 from verse 23
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    14And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

    15And many among them shall stumble, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.

  3. Matthew 11:6Rank 3 from verse 23
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    6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

  4. Romans 9:32–33Rank 4 from verse 23
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    32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;

    33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

  5. Matthew 13:57–58Rank 5 from verse 23
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    57And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

    58And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

  6. 1 Corinthians 1:21–28Rank 6 from verse 23
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    21For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

    22For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

    23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

    24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

    25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

    26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

    27But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

    28And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

  7. 1 Corinthians 2:14Rank 7 from verse 23
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    14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

  8. John 6:60–66Rank 8 from verse 23
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    60Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?

    61When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?

    62What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

    63It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

    64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

    65And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.

    66¶ From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

  9. Luke 2:34Rank 9 from verse 23
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    34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

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Luke 7:22

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answering

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

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tell

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1. To speak, relate, declare, report, inform, explain, reveal, recount, or make known. 2. To know, discern, or determine, especially in 'cannot tell' or 'who can tell.' 3. To count, number, or enumerate.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

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blind

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Sense 1: Unable to see with the eyes, or unable or unwilling to perceive, understand, or judge. Sense 2: A person or persons unable to see, as in ‘the blind’. Sense 3: To make unable to see or judge, or to obscure or hinder sight or judgment.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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lame

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Sense 1: Impaired or unsound in a foot or leg so as not to walk normally. Sense 2: Figuratively, weak or impaired.

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cleansed

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Made clean or pure; freed from filth, defilement, guilt, disease, or ceremonial uncleanness.

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deaf

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1. Unable or impaired in hearing. 2. Figuratively, unwilling or refusing to hear or heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

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dead

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Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

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raised

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of raise. Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.

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gospel

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Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Luke 7:23

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blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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offended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of offend. Sense 1: To transgress, sin, or act wrongly against. Sense 2: To displease or scandalize; to cause oneself or another to stumble or fall into sin.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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7:19¶ And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

7:20When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

7:21And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

7:22Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

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7:23And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

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