But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it.
But if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, they who are gorgeously appareled, and live in luxury, are in kings' courts.
This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.
He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.