Translation Comparison

Matthew 11:9

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Matthew 11:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 11:9 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
American Standard VersionASV	But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:
English Revised VersionERV	But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
World English BibleWEB	But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,
American King James VersionAKJV	But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:

English Revised Version

ERV

But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:

English Revised Version

ERV

But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,

American King James Version

AKJV

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

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.