^{23 Ref} Of this man's seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;

^{24 Ref} when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

^{25 Ref} And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not `he'. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.