Matthew 11:9

But what did you go out to see—a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much 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 did you go out to see—a man dressed in soft clothing? Really, those who wear soft clothing live in kings' houses.

10This is he of whom it was written, 1 'See, I am sending my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'

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Cross References

Matthew 14:5Herod would have put him to death, but he feared the people, because they regarded him as a prophet.

Matthew 21:24Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one question. If you tell me, I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit 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 →

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