^{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.

^{26 Ref} My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those among you who have the fear of God, to us the word of this salvation is sent.

^{27 Ref} For the men of Jerusalem and their rulers, having no knowledge of him, or of the sayings of the prophets which come to their ears every Sabbath day, gave effect to them by judging him.

^{28 Ref} And though no cause of death was seen in him, they made a request to Pilate that he might be put to death.