Luke 7:28

I say unto you—A greater, among them that are born of women, than John, is there none; but, he that is least in the kingdom of God, is greater than he.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 is written—Lo! I am sending forth my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.

29And, all the people, when they heard, and the tax-collectors, justified God, having been immersed with the immersion of John;

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Cross References

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

Luke 3:16John answered, saying unto all—I, indeed, in water, am immersing you, but he that is mightier than I, cometh, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose,—he, will immerse you in Holy Spirit and fire:

Luke 10:23And, turning unto his disciples, privately, he said—Happy, the eyes, that see what ye see!

Colossians 1:25Of which, I, have become minister—according to the administration of God which hath been given unto me to you-ward, to fill up the word of God,

1 Peter 1:10Concerning which salvation, prophets—who concerning the favour for you, did prophesy—sought out and searched out,

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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