Luke 7:24-28

24And the messengers of John having departed, he began to speak to the crowds concerning John: What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken by the wind?

25But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, those who are in splendid clothing and live luxuriously are in the courts of kings.

26But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and [what is] more excellent than a prophet.

27This is he concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee;

28for I say unto you, Among them that are born of women a greater [prophet] is no one than John [the baptist]; but he who is a little one in the kingdom of 1God is greater than he.