11. Verily, I say to you, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.
12. And from the days of John the Baptist, until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
14. And if ye will receive it, this is Elijah who was to come.
15. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
16. But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,
17. And saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced; We have mourned to you, and ye have not lamented.