^{24 Ref} And when the men who were sent by John had gone away, he said to the people, about John, What did you go out into the waste land to see? a tall stem moving in the wind?

^{25 Ref} But what did you go out to see? a man in soft clothing? See now, those who have beautiful clothing and delicate food are in kings' houses.

^{26 Ref} But what did you go out to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

^{27 Ref} This is he of whom it has been said, See, I send my servant before your face, who will make ready your way before you.

^{28 Ref} I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

^{29 Ref} (And all the people, and the tax-farmers, to whom John had given baptism, when they had knowledge of these things, gave glory to God.

^{30 Ref} But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were against the purpose of God for themselves, not having had his baptism.)

^{31 Ref} What comparison am I to make of the men of this generation? what are they like?