Matthew 11:7-9 But, as these were going their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes, concerning John,––What went ye forth into the wilderness to gaze at? A reed, by a wind, shaken?

Rotherham⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ But, as these were going their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes, concerning John,––What went ye forth into the wilderness to gaze at? A reed, by a wind, shaken? ⁸ But what went ye forth to see? A man, in soft clothing, arrayed? Lo! they who soft clothing do wear, are in the houses of kings. ⁹ But why went ye forth? A prophet, to see? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.