^{24 Ref} And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

^{25 Ref} But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

^{26 Ref} But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.