And they thought in themselves, saying: if we shall say, from heaven, he will say: why then did ye not believe him?
Whether was the baptism of Ihon from heaven, or of men? Answer me.
but if we shall say, of men, then fear we the people. For all men counted Ihon, that he was a very prophet.
And I say unto you, that Helias is come, and they have done unto him whatsoever pleased them, as it is written of him.
¶ And now I say unto you: refrain yourselves from these men, let them alone: For if this counsel or work be of men, it will come to nought: