And fear came on all those who were living round about them: and there was much talk about all these things in all the hill-country of Judaea.

And the child became tall, and strong in spirit; and he was living in the waste land till the day when he came before the eyes of Israel.

And the child became tall and strong and full of wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

And there was much talk about him in all the places round about.

And when his talk was ended, he said to Simon, Go out into deep water, and let down your nets for fish.

And when the men who were sent by John had gone away, he said to the people, about John, What did you go out into the waste land to see? a tall stem moving in the wind?