Matthew 11:9

But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

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In The King James Version

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

In Context

8But what went you out to see? a man delicately clothed? Those who have fair robes are in kings' houses.

10This is he of whom it has been said, See, I send my servant before your face, who will make ready your way before you.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:5And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.

Matthew 21:24And Jesus said to them in answer, I will put one question to you, and if you give me the answer, I will say by what authority I do these things.

Luke 1:15For he will be great in the eyes of the Lord; he will not take wine or strong drink; and he will be full of the Spirit of God from his birth.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 11:8-16

Christ's Testimony of John. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way… Read the whole commentary →

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