Luke 7:28

I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

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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 of whom it has been said, See, I send my servant before your face, who will make ready your way before you.

29(And all the people, and the tax-farmers, to whom John had given baptism, when they had knowledge of these things, gave glory to God.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:16But a blessing be on your eyes, because they see; and on your ears, because they are open.

Luke 3:16John made answer, saying to them all, Truly, I give you baptism with water, but one is coming who is greater than I, whose shoes I am not good enough to undo: he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:

Luke 10:23And, turning to the disciples, he said privately, Happy are the eyes which see the things you see:

Colossians 1:25Of which I became a servant by the purpose of God which was given to me for you, to give effect to the word of God,

1 Peter 1:10For the prophets who gave the news of the grace which would come to you, made search with all care for knowledge of this salvation;

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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