Matthew 11:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G235} what{G5101} went ye out{G1831}{(G5627)} for to see{G1492}{(G5629)}? A prophet{G4396}? yea{G3483}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, and{G2532} more{G4055} than a prophet{G4396}.
KJV with Strongs
(9) Well then who did you go to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you and more than a prophet!
The F.O.G
So what drew you out there? A prophet? Yes, and let Me tell you – you saw someone even greater than a conventional prophet.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘But what went ye out to see?—a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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