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24 When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus[a] began to speak to the crowds about John:[b] “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 What, then, did you go out to see? Someone[c] dressed in soft robes? Look, those who put on fine clothing and live in luxury are in royal palaces. 26 What, then, did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is the one about whom it is written,

‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
    who will prepare your way before you.’

28 “I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John, yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” 29 (And all the people who heard this, including the tax collectors, acknowledged the justice of God,[d] having been baptized with John’s baptism.(A) 30 But the Pharisees and the experts in the law, not having been baptized by him, rejected God’s purpose for themselves.)(B)

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  1. 7.24 Gk he
  2. 7.24 Gk him
  3. 7.25 Or Why, then, did you go out? To see someone
  4. 7.29 Or praised God