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Matthew 11:9

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

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  1. Matthew 11:7

    And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

  2. Matthew 11:8

    But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

  3. Matthew 11:10

    For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

  4. Matthew 11:11

    Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

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