^9 [a]But what did you go out to see? ^(A)A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.

²⁰ for ^(A)Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he was keeping him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; ^[a]but he ^[b]used to enjoy listening to him.