26But what did you go out to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
27This is he of whom it has been said, See, I send my servant before your face, who will make ready your way before you.
28I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
29(And all the people, and the tax-farmers, to whom John had given baptism, when they had knowledge of these things, gave glory to God.
30But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were against the purpose of God for themselves, not having had his baptism.)
31What comparison am I to make of the men of this generation? what are they like?
32They are like children who are seated in the market-place, crying out to one another, and saying, We made music for you, but you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow, but you were not sad.