Matthew 11:7-9

Jesus' Tribute to John

7 As these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out into ¹the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

8 "But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who wear soft clothing are in kings' palaces!

9 "But what did you go out to see? ²A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 3:1
• 2. Matthew 14:5; Matthew 21:26; Luke 1:76; Luke 20:6

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "Well then,"
• [b]. Lit "houses"
• [c]. Or "Well then,"