“But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
“And you, child, shall be called prophet of the Most High, for you shall go before the face of יהוה to prepare His ways,
“The Torah and the prophets are until Yoḥ
“But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people shall stone us, for they are persuaded that Yoḥ
“But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft garments? Look, those who are splendidly dressed and living in luxury are in the houses of sovereigns.
“This is he concerning whom it has been written, ‘See, I send My messenger before Your face, who shall prepare Your way before You.’
“He was the burning and shining lamp, and for a while you wished to rejoice in his light.