^{7 Ref} As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

^{8 Ref} But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.

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