[a]But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ [b]palaces! [c]But what did you go out to see? (A)A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it [d]is written,

(B)Behold, I send My messenger [e]ahead of You,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’

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  1. Matthew 11:8 Or Well then,
  2. Matthew 11:8 Lit houses
  3. Matthew 11:9 Or Well then,
  4. Matthew 11:10 Lit has been written
  5. Matthew 11:10 Lit before your face

If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?(A) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written:

“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,(B)
    who will prepare your way before you.’[a](C)

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  1. Matthew 11:10 Mal. 3:1