Mat 11:7-10 | ESV | STEP | As they went away , Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John : What did you go out into the wilderness to see ? A reed shaken by the wind ?

Matthew 11:7-10

7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out ^ainto the wilderness to see? ^bA reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man ^{▼▼Or Why then did you go out? To see a man . . .} dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 9 What then did you go out to see? ^dA prophet? ^{▼▼Some manuscripts Why then did you go out? To see a prophet?} Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is he of whom it is written,

^f“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,
who will prepare your way before you.’