24John having proclaimed before the face of his entry among the people the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25And as John was fulfilling his course he said, Whom do ye suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, there comes one after me, the sandal of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.
26Brethren, sons of Abraham's race, and those who among you fear God, to you has the word of this salvation been sent: