Then it dawned upon the disciples that it was John the Baptist about whom He had spoken to them.
And (if you are willing to receive it) he is the Elijah who was to come.
But I tell you that he has already come, and they did not recognize him, but dealt with him as they chose. And before long the Son of Man will be treated by them in a similar way.«
When they had returned to the people, there came to Him a man who fell on his knees before Him and besought Him.
About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea.