Matthew 11:9

What, then, did you go for? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far 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

8“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed waving in the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man richly dressed? Why, those who wear rich things are to be found in the courts of kings!

10This is the man of whom scripture says – ‘I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.’

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Cross References

Matthew 14:5Yet, though Herod wanted to put him to death, he was afraid of the people, because they looked on John as a prophet.

Matthew 21:24“I, too,” said Jesus in reply, “will ask you one question; if you will give me an answer to it, then I, also, will tell you what authority I have to act as I do.

Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he will not drink any wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of 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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