Matthew 11:7-15 (New International Version)
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As John's1 disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: "What did you go out into the desert2 to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
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If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings' palaces.
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Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?3 Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
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This is the one about whom it is written: " 'I will send my messenger ahead of you,4 who will prepare your way before you.'a5
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I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.
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For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.6
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And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.7
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He who has ears, let him hear.8
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