8. But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
9. But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
10. For this is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
11. Verily, I say to you, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.
12. And from the days of John the Baptist, until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
13. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.