But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Elyon, for you will go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways,
The Torah and the Prophets were until Yochanan. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that Yochanan was a prophet.*
But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
This is he of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.