23. And blessed is he whosoever shall not be scandalized in me.
24. And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the multitudes concerning John. What went ye out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind?
25. But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are in costly apparel and live delicately, are in the houses of kings.
26. But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
27. This is he of whom it is written: Behold I send my angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.