John 1:22
“Then said they unto him, Who are you? That we may give an answer to them that sent us. What do you say of yourself?”
Observe them pressing him more vehemently, urging him, repeating their questions, and not desisting; while he first kindly removes false opinions concerning himself, and then sets before them one which is true. For, says he,
Source: Homilies on the Gospel of John (New Advent)