11WhenJesus had finishedgivinginstructions to His twelvedisciples, He departed from there2to teach and preach in their cities.
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3Now when 4John, whileimprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples
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and said to Him, "Are You 5the Expected One, or shall we look for someoneelse?"
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Jesusanswered and said to them, "Go and report to Johnwhat you hear and see:
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6the BLINDRECEIVESIGHT and the lamewalk, the lepers are cleansed and the deafhear, the dead are raised up, and the 7POOR HAVE THE GOSPELPREACHED TO THEM.
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"And blessed is he who8does not takeoffense at Me."
Jesus' Tribute to John
7 As these men were going away, Jesusbegan to speak to the crowdsaboutJohn, "What did you go out into 9the wilderness to see? A reedshaken by the wind?
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"But what did you go out to see? A mandressed in soft clothing? Those who wearsoft clothing are in kings'palaces!
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"But what did you go out to see? 10A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.