Matthew 11:7-9 And these going forth, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye forth into the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

JuliaSmith⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ And these going forth, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye forth into the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind? ⁸ But what went ye out to see? A man clad in soft garments? but they having soft things are in king's houses. ⁹ But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more eminent than a prophet.