7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? |
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. |
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. |
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. |
11 Verily I say unto 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 Elias, which was for to come. |
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. |
16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, |
17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. |
