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Matthew 11:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But seriously, what did you go out there expecting to see? A prophet? Yeah, I'm telling you — he's way more than just a prophet.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes what you're looking for turns out to be even bigger than you imagined.

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But seriously, what did you expect to find out there? Someone dressed in designer clothes living the luxury life? Come on — people who wear expensive outfits and live in comfort are hanging out in palaces, not the wilderness.

But seriously, what did you go out there expecting to see? A prophet? Yeah, I'm telling you — he's way more than just a prophet.

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