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Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities.
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And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples
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and said to Him, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?"
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Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see:
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The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
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And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me."
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As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
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But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
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But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
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For this is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.'
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"Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.