Matthew 11:9
But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet:
1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 14:5And wishing to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they esteemed him as a prophet.
Matthew 21:24And Jesus responding, said to them, I ask you also one word, which if you may speak to me, I also will tell you by what authority I am doing these things:
Luke 1:15For he shall be great before the Lord; and he shall not drink wine and strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from the womb of his mother.
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 →