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:''When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written, | :''When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written, | ||
::'' | ::''‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’'' | ||
:''I tell you, '''among those born of women none is greater than John'''. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. | :''I tell you, '''among those born of women none is greater than John'''. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.'''<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Lk 7:18–28.</ref> | ||
'''''Was Jesus upset when John questioned who he was?''''' '''No!''' | '''''Was Jesus upset when John questioned who he was?''''' '''No!''' | ||