As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.

But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions.

Some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to beat him with fists, and to tell him, "Prophesy!" The officers struck him with the palms of their hands.