³² There is another who testifies in my favor,^(A) and I know that his testimony about me is true.

³³ “You have sent to John and he has testified^(B) to the truth. ³⁴ Not that I accept human testimony;^(C) but I mention it that you may be saved.^{(D) 35} John was a lamp that burned and gave light,^(E) and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

¹² But I tell you, Elijah has already come,^(A) and they did not recognize him, but have done to him everything they wished.^(B) In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer^(C) at their hands.”

¹³ Then the disciples understood that he was talking to them about John the Baptist.^(A)

³² For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness,^(A) and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors^(B) and the prostitutes^(C) did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent^(D) and believe him.

¹³ But I tell you, Elijah has come,^(A) and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”