25. But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who are splendidly clothed and live in luxury are found in royal palaces!
26. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one who is more than a prophet.
27. This is the one about whom it is written, 'Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way before You.'
28. I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
29. When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God's justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
30. But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God's purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.
31. "To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like?