^{24 Ref} For John was not yet cast into prison.

^{25 Ref} There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purifying.

^{26 Ref} And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

^{27 Ref} John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven.

^{28 Ref} Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but, that I am sent before him.