Matthew 11:7-9 Now, at their going, Jesus begins to be saying to the throngs concerning John, "What do you come out into the wilderness to gaze at? A reed being shaken by the wind?

CLV⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ Now, at their going, Jesus begins to be saying to the throngs concerning John, "What do you come out into the wilderness to gaze at? A reed being shaken by the wind? ⁸ But what do you come out to perceive? A man garbed in soft garment? Lo! those wearing soft garments are in the houses of kings. ⁹ But for what do you come out? A prophet to perceive? Yes, I am saying to you, and exceedingly more than a prophet."