But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they considered him to be 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;
But if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.