Matthew 11:7-12 And these going forth, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye forth into the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

JuliaSmith⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ And these going forth, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye forth into the desert to see? A reed shaken by the wind? ⁸ But what went ye out to see? A man clad in soft garments? but they having soft things are in king's houses. ⁹ But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yes, I say to you, and more eminent than a prophet. ¹⁰ For this is he for whom it was Written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. ¹¹ Verily I say to you, in the begotten of women has there not risen a greater than John the Immerser; but the less in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he. ¹² From the days of John the Immerser till now the kingdom of the heavens is achieved by force, and they committing violence seize it eagerly.