Matthew 11:9
“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.”

What does Matthew 11:9 mean?
Matthew 11:9 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet." This verse is a part of a larger passage in which Jesus speaks to the crowd about the significance of John the Baptist and the message…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Nature of Prophecy: Beyond Expectations
The words of Jesus in Matthew 11:9, "But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet," serve as a powerful reminder of the nature of prophetic ministry and the expectations we place upon God’s messengers. In a world filled with voices…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You in humility and reverence, drawn by the profound truths encapsulated in Your Word. As we reflect on Matthew 11:9, where You ask, "But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet," we seek to understand…
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