Lk 7:24-29

Jesus’ Testimony to John. 24^* When the messengers of John had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John.ⁱ “What did you go out to the desert to see—a reed swayed by the wind? 25Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine garments? Those who dress luxuriously and live sumptuously are found in royal palaces. 26Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.^j 27This is the one about whom scripture says:

‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,

he will prepare your way before you.’^k

28I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” 29^l (All the people who listened, including the tax collectors, and who were baptized with the baptism of John, acknowledged the righteousness of God;