18. The disciples of John told him about all these things. John summoned two of his disciples
19. and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
20. When the men came to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?’”
21. At that time he cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; he also granted sight to many who were blind.
22. And he said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
23. And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”
24. When the messengers of John had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. “What did you go out to the desert to see—a reed swayed by the wind?
25. Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine garments? Those who dress luxuriously and live sumptuously are found in royal palaces.
26. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
27. This is the one about whom scripture says:‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,he will prepare your way before you.’
28. I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
29. (All the people who listened, including the tax collectors, and who were baptized with the baptism of John, acknowledged the righteousness of God;