Matthew 11:9

9 So why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet.

Matthew 11:9 In-Context

7 As John's followers were leaving, Jesus began talking to the people about John. Jesus said, "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reedn blown by the wind?
8 What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes live in kings' palaces.
9 So why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet.
10 This was written about him: 'I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare the way for you.'
11 I tell you the truth, John the Baptist is greater than any other person ever born, but even the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.
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