Luke 7:28

I say unto you, among those having been born of women no prophet is greater than John the Baptist; nevertheless the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.

29And all the people hearing and the publicans justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

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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 responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.

Luke 10:23And turning to His disciples, privately He said, Happy are your eyes, seeing those things which you see.

Colossians 1:25whose minister I became, according to the economy of God which was given to me unto you, to fulfill the word of God,

1 Peter 1:10Concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied concerning the grace towards you, sought out and investigated,

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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