John 1:22

22 Exasperated, they said, "Who, then? We need an answer for those who sent us. Tell us something - anything! - about yourself."

John 1:22 In-Context

20 He didn't evade the question. He told the plain truth: "I am not the Messiah."

21 They pressed him, "Who, then? Elijah?" "I am not." "The Prophet?" "No."

22 Exasperated, they said, "Who, then? We need an answer for those who sent us. Tell us something - anything! - about yourself."

23 "I'm thunder in the desert: 'Make the road straight for God!' I'm doing what the prophet Isaiah preached."

24 Those sent to question him were from the Pharisee party.