“Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
Truly, not parable, Truly.
"And if you are willing to accept it, he (John) is the Elijah who was to come. He who has ears, let him hear."
John didn't know He was Elijah, but Jesus did.
Why do you think Jesus said you testify against yourselves when you say your ancestors killed the prophets?
Jesus warned you many would come in His name and deceive many. The churches don't teach the Truth. Jesus warned you about them.