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


In Context

6 And blessed is he to whom I shall not be the cause of his falling into sin.

7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say to 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 to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

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

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

11 Verily, I say to 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 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:9But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea 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 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.