"But whatdid you goout to see?A prophet?Yes,I tellyou, and one who is morethan a prophet.
"But whatdid you goout to see?A mandressedin soft[clothing]? Thosewho wearsoft[clothing] are in kings'palaces!
Although Herod wantedto put him to death,he fearedthe crowd,becausethey regardedJohnas a prophet.
"And you, child,will be calledthe prophetof the Most High;For you will goon BEFORETHE LORDTO PREPAREHIS WAYS;
"But ifwe say,'From men,'allthe peoplewill stone us to death,for they are convincedthat Johnwas a prophet."
