What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? Look, those who wear soft clothes are in kings’ palaces. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.(A) 10 This is the one it is written about:

Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You;[a]
he will prepare Your way before You.(B)[b]

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  1. Matthew 11:10 Lit messenger before Your face
  2. Matthew 11:10 Mal 3:1

If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?(A) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written:

“‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,(B)
    who will prepare your way before you.’[a](C)

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  1. Matthew 11:10 Mal. 3:1