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:''When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?  What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.  What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written,  
:''When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?  What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.  What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written,  


::''“ ‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,  
::''‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’''
::''who will prepare your way before you.’  


:''I tell you, '''among those born of women none is greater than John'''. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Lk 7:18–28.</ref>
:''I tell you, '''among those born of women none is greater than John'''. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.'''<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Lk 7:18–28.</ref>


'''''Was Jesus upset when John questioned who he was?'''''  '''No!'''
'''''Was Jesus upset when John questioned who he was?'''''  '''No!'''