²⁴ (This was before John was put in prison.)^{(A) 25} An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.^{(B) 26} They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi,^(C) that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified^(D) about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”