Matthew 11:9
King James Version (KJV)
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
In context
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 before thee.
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
- WEB World English Bible
- But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,
- DBY Darby Translation
- But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:
- WBS Webster Bible
- But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.