22 When He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king, of whom He testified, saying, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will fulfill My entire will.’
23 “From this man’s descendants God has raised a Savior for Israel, Jesus, according to His promise.
24 Before His coming John had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25 As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not He. But look! He is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’
26 “Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those of you who fear God, the word of this salvation has been sent to us.
27 Because those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, did not know Him, in condemning Him they have fulfilled the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath.
28 Though they found in Him no cause worthy of death, yet they asked Pilate to have Him killed.