Matthew 11:1-11

1When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their towns.

2Now when John heard in prison about the deeds Christ had done, he sent his disciples to ask a question:

3“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

4Jesus answered them, “Go tell John what you hear and see:

5The blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news proclaimed to them.

6Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

7While they were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

8What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look, those who wear fancy clothes are in the homes of kings!

9What 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: ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’

11“I tell you the truth, among those born of women, no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is.