Luke 7:28

For I say to you, among those born of women, no one is a greater prophet than John; but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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, of whom it is written: Behold, I send forth my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.

29And all the people, hearing it, and the publicans, justified God, having been immersed with John's immersion.

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Cross References

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

Luke 3:16John answered them all, saying: I indeed immerse you in water; but there comes he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose; he will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and fire;

Luke 10:23And turning to the disciples, he said privately: Happy are the eyes that behold what ye are beholding.

Colossians 1:25of which I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,

1 Peter 1:10Concerning which salvation the prophets diligently sought and searched, who prophesied of the grace toward 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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