²⁶ But what did you go out to see? A prophet?^(A) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

⁶ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people^(A) will stone us, because they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”^(B)

⁹ Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?^(A) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

⁵ Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.^(A)