Matthew 11:9

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Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

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And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,

Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.

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.

But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, because they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”