Luke 7:28

For I say to you, among men born of women there is not one prophet greater than John the immerser, yet the smaller in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

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In The King James Version

For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

In Context

27This is he about whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.

29And all the people having heard, and the tax collectors who were immersed the immersion of John, justified God.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:16But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear.

Luke 3:16John responded, saying to them all, I indeed immerse you in water, but a man mightier than I comes, of whom I am not worthy to unloose the strap of his shoes. He will immerse you in Holy Spirit and fire,

Luke 10:23And having turning toward the disciples in private, he said, Blessed are the eyes that see what ye see.

Colossians 1:25Of which I became a helper according to the administration of God, which was given to me for you to fulfill the word of God,

1 Peter 1:10About which salvation the prophets sought and searched diligently. Men who prophesied about the grace for you,

Matthew Henry on Luke 7:20-36

John's Message to Jesus; The Ministry of John and of Christ. 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them,… Read the whole commentary →

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