Matthew 11:9

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

But what went ye out to see? A Prophet? Yea, I say vnto you, and more then a Prophet.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἀλλὰ τί ἐξήλθατε; προφήτην ἰδεῖν; ναί, λέγω ὑμῖν, καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου.

RP2018

Ἀλλὰ τί ἐξήλθετε ἰδεῖν; Προφήτην; Ναί, λέγω ὑμῖν, καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου.

TR-Boyd

Ἀλλὰ τί ἐξήλθετε ἰδεῖν; Προφήτην; Ναί, λέγω ὑμῖν, καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου.

SCR1894

αλλα τι εξηλθετε ιδειν προφητην ναι λεγω υμιν και περισσοτερον προφητου

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Cross-references most cited first

• 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,
• Matthew 14:5Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
• Matthew 17:12–13But 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.” Then the disciples understood that He…
• 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. What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They…
• Mark 9:11–13And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and…
• Luke 1:15–17for 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. Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord…
• Matthew 11:13–14For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.

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