But what went ye forth to see? A prophet? Yea! I say unto you,—and abundantly more than a prophet.
But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
And, even thou, child, prophet of the Most High, shalt be called,—for thou shall march on before the Lord, to prepare his ways,
He, was the burning and shining lamp, and, ye, were willing to exult, for an hour, in his light.
The law and the prophets, were until John,—from that time, the good news of the kingdom of God, is being proclaimed, and, everyone, thereinto, is forcing his way.
But what went ye forth to see? A man, in soft garments, arrayed? Lo! they who in splendid apparel and luxury are found, are, in the kingly courts.
This, is he concerning whom it is written—Lo! I am sending forth my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.