Matthew 11:9

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Sed quid existis videre? prophetam? Etiam dico vobis, et plus quam prophetam.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Matthew 11:2–19

This section starts with John the Baptist’s doubt. It ends by honoring his faith and his work (Matthew 11:7–19). The people's rejection of John (11:16–19) hints at their future rejection of Jesus.

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah John the Baptist The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

Jesus' Message on John the Baptistc. AD 28

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And 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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Luke 1:15–17
…for 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.
Matthew 21:24–26
“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.
Matthew 11:13–14
For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.

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