^{7 Ref} And when they were going away, Jesus, talking of John, said to all the people, What went you out into the waste land to see? a tall stem moving in the wind?

^{8 Ref} But what went you out to see? a man delicately clothed? Those who have fair robes are in kings' houses.

^{9 Ref} But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

^{10 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.

^{11 Ref} Truly I say to you, Among the sons of women there has not been a greater than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

^{12 Ref} And from the days of John the Baptist till now, the kingdom of heaven is forcing its way in, and men of force take it.

^{13 Ref} For all the prophets and the law were in force till John.

^{14 Ref} And if you are able to see it, this is Elijah who was to come.

^{15 Ref} He who has ears, let him give ear.