Matthew 11:9-17

9What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

10This is the one about whom it is written: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.

11“Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one greater than John the Baptist has appeared, but the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

12From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force.

13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

14And if you’re willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who is to come.

15Let anyone who has ears listen.

16“To what should I compare this generation? It’s like children sitting in the marketplaces who call out to other children:

17We played the flute for you, but you didn’t dance; we sang a lament, but you didn’t mourn!