This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
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Interpretation
To his miracles in the kingdom of nature, Christ adds this in the kingdom of grace, To the poor the gospel is preached. It clearly pointed out the spiritual nature of Christ's kingdom, that the messenger he sent before him to prepare his way, did it by preaching repentance and reformation of heart and life.