Matthew 11:7-9 But as they were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the desert to gaze at? A reed that is tossed to and fro by the wind?

Williams⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ But as they were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the desert to gaze at? A reed that is tossed to and fro by the wind? ⁸ If not, what did you go out there to see? A man dressed in silks and satins? No, people who dress in that way are found in the palaces of kings. ⁹ If not, why did you go out there? To see a prophet?