17. And this word about him went out to all of Judea and to the entire surrounding region.
18. And the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things.
19. And John called two of his disciples, and he sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are you he who is to come, or should we wait for another?"
20. But when the men had come to him, they said: "John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying: 'Are you he who is to come, or should we wait for another?' "
21. Now in that same hour, he cured many of their diseases and wounds and evil spirits; and to many of the blind, he gave sight.
22. And responding, he said to them: "Go and report to John what you have heard and seen: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor are evangelized.
23. And blessed is anyone who has not taken offense at me."
24. And when the messengers of John had withdrawn, he began to speak about John to the crowds. "What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
25. Then what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those who are in costly apparel and finery are in the houses of kings.