Matthew 11:9
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.In other versions
But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
ASV
But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
BBE
But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:
DBY
But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
WEB
`But what went ye out to see? -- a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,
YLT
But what went all of you out in order to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
ENG
But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
WBT
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
BSB
In context
7And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.