Matthew 11:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
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“What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`But what went ye out to see? --a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 11:9 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 11:13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.
- Matthew 14:5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
- Matthew 17:12But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”
- Matthew 21:24“I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
- Mark 9:11And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
- Luke 1:15for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
- Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
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