Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea I tell you, and more than a prophet. A prophet. Matthew 11:13,14 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John: . . . Matthew 14:5 And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet. Matthew 17:12,13 But I say to you, that Elias is already come, and they knew him not, But have done unto him whatsoever they had a mind. So also the Son of man shall suffer from them. . . . Matthew 21:24-26 Jesus answering, said to them: I also will ask you one word, which if you shall tell me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. . . . Mark 9:11-13 And they asked him, saying: Why then do the Pharisees and scribes say that Elias must come first? . . . Luke 1:15-17,76 For he shall be great before the Lord and shall drink no wine nor strong drink: and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. . . . Context Jesus Testifies about John…8But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings. 9But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10For this is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before my face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.… Cross References Matthew 11:8 But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings. Matthew 14:5 And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet. Matthew 21:26 If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet. Luke 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt, go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways: Luke 20:6 But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet. Lexicon Whatτί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. then ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. did you go out ἐξήλθατε (exēlthate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. to see? ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. A prophet? προφήτην (prophētēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. Yes, ναί (nai) Particle Strong's Greek 3483: Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. more περισσότερον (perissoteron) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's Greek 4053: From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. than a prophet. προφήτου (prophētou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. Additional Translations What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one more excellent than a prophet. But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet: But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet. But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet. 'But what went ye out to see? -- a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet, Jump to Previous Far Prophet WhereforeJump to Next Far Prophet WhereforeExternal Links Matthew 11:9 NIVMatthew 11:9 NLT Matthew 11:9 ESV Matthew 11:9 NASB Matthew 11:9 ASV Matthew 11:9 Bible Apps Matthew 11:9 Biblia Paralela Matthew 11:9 Chinese Bible Matthew 11:9 French Bible Matthew 11:9 German Bible Alphabetical: A and But did go I is more one out prophet see tell than Then to what who Yes you NT Gospels: Matthew 11:9 But why did you go out? (Matt. 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