Luke 7:28

I tell you, no one born of women is greater than John, but even the most unimportant person in God's kingdom is greater than he is!”

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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

27It was written about him in Scripture: ‘Look, I'm sending my messenger to go before you to prepare your way.’

29When they heard him, all of them—even the tax collectors—followed what God said was good and right, for they had been baptized by John.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:16Your eyes are blessed, for they see. Your ears are blessed too, for they hear.

Luke 3:16John replied and explained to everybody: “Yes, I am baptizing you in water. But the one who is coming is more important than me, and I'm not worthy to undo his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Luke 10:23When they were by themselves Jesus turned to the disciples and told them, “Those who see what you're seeing should be really happy!

Colossians 1:25I serve the church following the direction God gave me about you, to present fully the word of God to you.

1 Peter 1:10It was this salvation that the prophets searched for and investigated when they spoke of the grace that was prepared 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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