12 Since the days of John the Baptist, the kingdom of heaven has been advancing with force. And forceful people are taking hold of it.
13 All the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John came.
14 If you are willing to accept it, John is the Elijah who was supposed to come.
15 Those who have ears should listen.
16 "What can I compare today's people to? They are like children sitting in the market places and calling out to others. They say,
17 " 'We played the flute for you. But you didn't dance. We sang a funeral song. But you didn't become sad.'
18 When John came, he didn't eat or drink as you do. And people say, 'He has a demon.'