As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, “What did you go out into the wilderness to see?
A reed shaken by the wind?
But what did you go out to see?
A man in soft clothing?
Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
But why did you go out?
To see a prophet?
Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.
For this is he, of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’