Matthew 11:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet!

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Then what kind of person did you go to see [RHQ]? Did you go there [RHQ] to see John because he was ◄a prophet/a person who speaks what God tells him to say►? Yes! But I will tell you that John is more important than an ordinary prophet.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Context

Jesus Testifies about John

⁸Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.⁹What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ¹⁰This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus affirms the greatness of John the Baptist by stating that he was more than a prophet. Jesus acknowledges John as the messenger preparing the way for the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecy in Malachi 3:1. By recognizing John's significant role in God's plan of salvation, Jesus highlights the importance of repentance and preparation for the coming of the Kingdom of God. This verse underscores the honor and respect Jesus had for John the Baptist as a faithful servant and herald of the Messiah.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For this is he of whom it is written,.... Mal 3:1 Behold I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. That these words belong , to the world to come, or the times of the Messiah, that is, the Gospel dispensation, the Jews (z) themselves own; but as to the particular person meant by the "messenger", or "angel", because they are not willing to acknowledge the right person, are at the utmost loss. Jarchi makes him to be the angel of death, who is to destroy the wicked; Aben Ezra conjectures it may be Messiah the son of Joseph, who they fancy will come before Messiah the son of David. Kimchi thinks an angel from heaven is designed; and Abarbinel Malachi himself: but the more ancient sense of the synagogue was, that the same person is meant, as in Mar 9:5 under the name of Elijah the prophet; and some have thought, that Elijah the Tishbite himself, is intended; though others think, that some great prophet of equal degree with him, and who is called by his name, is what the prophecy has regard unto (a); which last is the true sense of the passage: nor should it be once called in question, when our Lord himself has applied it to John the Baptist; to whom the things said in it perfectly agree. He was an "angel", not by nature, but by office; a "messenger" sent by God, "before the face" of the Messiah; six months before him: such a space of time he was born before him; and such a space of time he entered on his public ministry before him; and "prepared" his "way before" him, by preaching the doctrine of repentance, administering the ordinance of baptism, pointing at the Messiah, and exhorting persons to believe on him. All which proves him to be, what Christ says he was, "more than a prophet". (z) Bemidbar Rabba, sect. 15. fol. 219. 4. (a) Vid. Pocock in Mal. iii. 1.

Matthew 11:9

Jesus Testifies about John

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet!

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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