26. So what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, John is a prophet. But I tell you, he is more than that.
27. This Scripture was written about him: ‘Listen! I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare the way for you.’ Malachi 3:1
28. I tell you, no one ever born is greater than John. But even the least important person in God’s kingdom is greater than John.”
29. (When the people heard this, they all agreed that God’s teaching was good. Even the tax collectors agreed. These were the people who were baptized by John.