But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways:
And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet.
But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.
But if we say, Of men, the whole people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.