But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.
“The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.
But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those 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 will prepare Your way before You.’