6. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.’
7. As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
8. If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.
9. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
10. This is the one about whom it is written:‘ “I will send my messenger ahead of you,who will prepare your way before you.”