Matthew 11:9-17

9But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:

10this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

11Verily I say to you, that there is not arisen among [the] born of women a greater than John the baptist. But he who is a little one in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.

12But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and [the] violent seize on it.

13For all the prophets and the law have prophesied unto John.

14And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, who is to come.

15He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

16But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, which, calling to their companions,

17say, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced: we have mourned to you, and ye have not wailed.