Luke 7:28

For I say vnto you, there is no greater Prophet then Iohn, among them that are begotten of women: neuerthelesse, hee that is the least in the kingdome of God, is greater then he.

Geneva Bible 1599

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, Beholde, I sende my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

29Then all the people that heard, and the Publicanes iustified God, being baptized with the baptisme of Iohn.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:16But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your eares, for they heare.

Luke 3:16Iohn answered, and saide to them all, In deede I baptize you with water, but one stronger then I, commeth, whose shoes latchet I am not worthy to vnloose: hee will baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.

Luke 10:23And he turned to his disciples, and said secretly, Blessed are the eyes, which see that ye see.

Colossians 1:25Whereof I am a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which is giuen mee vnto you ward, to fulfill the word of God,

1 Peter 1:10Of the which saluation ye Prophets haue inquired and searched, which prophecied of the grace that should come vnto 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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