Luke 7:24-27 When John's messengers were gone, he began to speak to the crowds about John. "What was it that you went out into the desert to look at? A reed swaying in the wind?

Goodspeed⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁴ When John's messengers were gone, he began to speak to the crowds about John. "What was it that you went out into the desert to look at? A reed swaying in the wind? ²⁵ Then what did you go out there to see? A man luxuriously dressed? Men who wear fine clothes and live in luxury you find in palaces. ²⁶ Then what did you go out there to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet! ²⁷ This is the man of whom the Scripture says, " 'Here I send my messenger on before you, He will prepare the road ahead of you!'