Luke 7:24-27 And when John's disciples were gone, Jesus began to say to the multitude, concerning John: What went ye into the wilderness to see? a reed agitated by the wind?

Murdock⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁴ And when John's disciples were gone, Jesus began to say to the multitude, concerning John: What went ye into the wilderness to see? a reed agitated by the wind? ²⁵ Or if not; what went ye out to see? a man clad in soft raiment? Lo, they that use splendid garments and luxuries, are in kings' palaces. ²⁶ Or if not; what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, say I to you; and more than a prophet. ²⁷ For this is he, of whom it is written: Behold I send my messenger before thy face, to prepare thy way before thee.