9But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.


In Context

6 And blessed is he that shall not be scandalized in me.

7 And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind?

8 But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.

9 But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.

10 For this is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

11 Amen I say to you, there hath not risen among them that are born of women a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is the lesser in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:9But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:9But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:9But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:9But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:9But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:9But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:9But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.