^{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?

^{32 Ref} They are like children who are seated in the market-place, crying out to one another, and saying, We made music for you, but you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow, but you were not sad.

^{33 Ref} For John the Baptist came, taking no food or drink, and you say, He has an evil spirit.

^{34 Ref} The Son of man came feasting, and you say, Here is a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners.

^{35 Ref} But wisdom is judged to be right by all her children.