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Luke 7:28

For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

27For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

29And all the people when they heard it, and the publicans, glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of John.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:16But blessed are your eyes; for ye see: and your ears; for ye hear.

Luke 3:16John addressed himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptise you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie: he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and with fire;

Luke 10:23Then turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things which ye see:

Colossians 1:25of which I am a minister, according to the dispensation of God, which was given me for you to fulfil the ministry of the word of God―

1 Peter 1:10Concerning which salvation the prophets eagerly sought and diligently inquired, who prophesied of the grace which is come to 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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