Gospel
When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on to teach and proclaim his message in the surrounding cities and towns.
Speaking to the crowds about John the Baptist, Jesus said: “Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John came; and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. Let anyone with ears listen!”