^{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.

^{16 Ref} But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

^{17 Ref} We made music for you and you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow and you made no signs of grief.

^{18 Ref} For John came, taking no food or drink, and they say, He has an evil spirit.

^{19 Ref} The Son of man has come feasting, and they say, See, a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners! And wisdom is judged to be right by her works.