Luke 7:28

for I tell you that among the sons of men there is not a greater prophet than John the baptist: (though the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he:)

1770 John Worsley 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 of whom it is written, "Behold I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee:"

29---and all the people that heard him, even the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John;

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Cross References

Matthew 13:16But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear:

Luke 3:16John answered and said to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but a mightier than I is coming, whose shoes I am not worthy to untie: He will baptize you with the holy Spirit, and with fire;

Luke 10:23And turning to the disciples, He said to them in particular, Blessed are the eyes that see what ye see:

Colossians 1:25Of which I was made a minister according to the dispensation of God, which is given me towards you, that I might fully declare the word of God:

1 Peter 1:10concerning which salvation the prophets, who prophesied of the grace to be conferred on you, enquired and diligently sought after it:

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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