9. So why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet.
10. This was written about him:‘I will send my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare the way for you.’
11. I tell you the truth, John the Baptist is greater than any other person ever born, but even the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.
12. Since the time John the Baptist came until now, the kingdom of heaven has been going forward in strength, and people have been trying to take it by force.