Matthew 11:9
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,
Literal Standard Version
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
Cross References
Matthew 14:5and willing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because as a prophet they were holding him.
Matthew 21:24And Jesus answering said to them, “I will ask you—I also—one word, which if you may tell Me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things;
Luke 1:15for he will be great before the LORD, and wine and strong drink he may not drink, and he will be full of the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb;
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 →