But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. Treasury of Scripture A prophet. Matthew 11:13,14 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John... Matthew 14:5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Matthew 17:12,13 But I say to you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done to him whatever they listed... Matthew 21:24-26 And Jesus answered and said to them, I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me... Mark 9:11-13 And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come... Luke 1:15-17,76 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink...
Context Jesus' Testimony Concerning John
7And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 8But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. 9But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you. 11Truly I say to you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14And if you will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. 15He that has ears to hear, let him hear. 16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows, 17And saying, We have piped to you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not lamented. 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil. 19The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Darby Bible Translation
But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:
King James Bible
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
Young's Literal Translation
'But what went ye out to see? -- a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,
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