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Now when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and proclaim his message in their cities.
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When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples
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and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?"
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Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see:
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the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them.
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And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."
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As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind?
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What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces.