Matthew 11:9-17

9But what went ye out to see? A prophet? yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10For this is he, concerning whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. 11Verily I say to you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: however he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.1 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14And if ye will receive it, this is Elijah, who was to come. 15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

16But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, and calling to their companions, 17And saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not lamented.