Multitudes followed this singular prophet from place to place, and many sacrificed all to obey his instruction. Kings, and the noble of the earth, were attracted to this prophet of God, and heard him gladly. As John saw that the attention of the people was directed to him, thinking that he might be the Coming One, he sought every opportunity to direct the attention of the people to One mightier than himself. {2SP 57.3}

Store skarer fulgte denne specielle profet fra sted til sted, og mange ofrede alt for at adlyde hans undervisning. Konger, og jordens adelsmænd, blev tiltrukket af denne Guds profet, og hørte ham gladelig. Da Johannes så at folk opmærksomhed var rettet mod ham, og tænkte at han er Den som Kommer, greb han enhver anledning til at henlede folks opmærksomhed til Ham der er mægtigere end ham selv.