21 At that time, Jesus healed many people of their sicknesses, diseases, and evil spirits. He healed many blind people so that they could see again.
22 Then Jesus said to John’s followers, “Go tell John the things that you saw and heard here. The blind can see. The crippled can walk. People with a harmful skin disease are healed. The deaf can hear, and the dead are given life. And the Good News is told to the poor.
23 The person who does not lose faith is blessed!”
24 When John’s followers left, Jesus began to tell the people about John: “What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed blown by the wind?
25 What did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. People who have fine clothes live in kings’ palaces.
26 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet.
27 This was written about John:‘I will send my messenger ahead of you.He will prepare the way for you.’ Malachi 3:1