Matthew 11:9

What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

But what went ye out to see? A Prophet? Yea, I say vnto you, and more then a Prophet.

Darby Translation

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:

Young's Literal Translation

'But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,

Bible in Basic English

But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

In context

8Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.

10This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’

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