Matthew 11:9

But what did you [really] go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one [more eminent, more remarkable, and] far more than a prophet [who foretells the future].

Luke 1:76

“And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;
For you will go on before the Lord (the Messiah) to prepare His ways;

Matthew 14:5

Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 11:13-14

For all the prophets and the Law prophesied up until John.

Matthew 17:12-13

but I say to you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him as they wished. The Son of Man is also going to suffer at their hands.”

Matthew 21:24-26

Jesus replied to them, “I will also ask you a question, and if you tell Me the answer, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 9:11-13

They asked Him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first [before the Messiah comes]?”

for he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord; and will never drink wine or liquor, and he will be filled with and empowered to act by the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb.

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Summary

Matthew 11:9

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

A prophet

General references

Matthew 3:5

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