17. And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the neighboring region.
18. And the disciples of John informed him of all these things.
19. And John calling two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
20. When the men had come to him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us to thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
21. And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities, and diseases, and of evil spirits; and to many that were blind he gave sight.
22. Then Jesus answering, said to them, Go, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; that the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
23. And blessed is he, to whom I shall not be a stumbling block.
24. And when the messengers of John had departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?