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

^{10 Ref} For this is he, of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.'

^{11 Ref} Most assuredly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.