But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, superior to 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;
The law and the prophets until John: from then the kingdom of God announces good news, and every one is forced into it.
And if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded John to be a prophet.
But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those in glorious clothing, and being in luxury, are in royal abodes.
This is he of whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
He was a burning and manifest light: and ye wished to rejoice for a time in his light.