Matthew 11:9
But what went ye out to see? A Prophet? Yea, I say vnto you, and more then a Prophet.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 when hee woulde haue put him to death, hee feared the multitude, because they counted him as a Prophet.
Matthew 21:24Then Iesus answered and said vnto them, I also will aske of you a certaine thing, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authoritie I doe these things.
Luke 1:15For he shalbe great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drinke wine, nor strong drinke: and he shalbe filled with the holy Ghost, euen from his mothers wombe.
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 →