23. From this man’s descendants, God brought to Israel a savior, Jesus, just as he promised.
24. Before Jesus’ appearance, John proclaimed to all the Israelites a baptism to show they were changing their hearts and lives.
25. As John was completing his mission, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I’m not the one you think I am, but he is coming after me. I’m not worthy to loosen his sandals.’
26. “Brothers, children of Abraham’s family, and you Gentile God-worshippers, the message about this salvation has been sent to us.
27. The people in Jerusalem and their leaders didn’t recognize Jesus. By condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.