Mateus 11

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
For this is he , of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
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Citação direta de Malaquias 3:1, identificando João Batista como precursor messiânico. Em Mt 17:12, Jesus o associa a Elias, cumprindo Ml 4:5.