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Matthew 11:9

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But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

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Matthew 11:9 in other translations

But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:9 · American Standard Version

Matthew 11:9 in context

  1. 7As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
  2. 8But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
  3. 9But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
  4. 10For this is he, of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’
  5. 11Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.