^{9 Ref} But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

^{10 Ref} For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

^{11 Ref} Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

^{12 Ref} And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

^{13 Ref} For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

^{14 Ref} And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

^{15 Ref} He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.