Devine Scripture

Matthew 11:9

Matthew chapter 11 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.8But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft raiment are in kings’ houses.

v.9This passage

v.10This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 17:12

    but I say unto you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they would. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them.

  • Luke 1:76

    Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;

  • Mark 9:11

    And they asked him, saying, How is it that the scribes say that Elijah must first come?

  • Matthew 21:24

    And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

  • Matthew 14:5

    And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

  • Luke 1:15

    For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.