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@@ -10,7 +10,11 @@ In verse 10, Jesus quotes the prophet Malachi to show that the life and ministry
 
 Jesus uses a question to make the people think about what kind of man John the Baptist is. AT: "But surely you went out to the desert to see a prophet!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
 
-# and much more than a prophet
+# Yes, I say to you,
+
+"I say to you yes,"
+
+# much more than a prophet
 
 This can be translated as a complete sentence. AT: "he is not an ordinary prophet" or "he is more important than a normal prophet" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])