24. When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
25. What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.
26. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
27. This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’
28. I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”