[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 am sending My messenger [e]ahead of You,
Who will prepare Your way before You.’

11 Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And (C)from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been treated violently, and violent men take it by force. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to accept it, John himself is (D)Elijah who [f]was to come.

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Footnotes

  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
  6. Matthew 11:14 Or is going to come

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