Matthew 11:9
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Text-Critical English NT
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 14:5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Matthew 21:24Jesus answered them, “I will also ask you one question. If you tell me the answer, I will also tell you by what authority I am doing these things:
Luke 1:15for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink any wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with 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 →