^{23 Ref} From this man's seed has God given to Israel a Saviour, even Jesus, as he gave his word;

^{24 Ref} For whose coming John made ready the way by preaching to all the people of Israel the baptism which goes with a change of heart.

^{25 Ref} And when John was completing his work, he said, What do I seem to you to be? I am not he; but one is coming after me, whose shoes I am not good enough to undo.