Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” New Living Translation I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!” English Standard Version I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Berean Standard Bible I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Berean Literal Bible I say to you, no one among those born of women is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he." King James Bible 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. New King James Version For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” New American Standard Bible I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” NASB 1995 “I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” NASB 1977 “I say to you, among those born of women, there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Legacy Standard Bible I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Amplified Bible I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater [in privilege] than he.” Christian Standard Bible I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John, but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John, but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” American Standard Version I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he. Contemporary English Version No one ever born on this earth is greater than John. But whoever is least important in God's kingdom is greater than John. English Revised Version I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he. GOD'S WORD® Translation I can guarantee that of all the people ever born, no one is greater than John. Yet, the least important person in the kingdom of God is greater than John. Good News Translation I tell you," Jesus added, "John is greater than anyone who has ever lived. But the one who is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than John." International Standard Version I tell you, no one has ever been born who is greater than John. Yet even the least important person in the kingdom of God is greater than he." Majority Standard Bible For I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater prophet than John the Baptist, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” NET Bible I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he is." New Heart English Bible "I tell you, among those who are born of women there is none greater than John, yet he who is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he." Webster's Bible Translation For I say to 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. Weymouth New Testament "I tell you that among all of women born there is not one greater than John. Yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of God is greater than he. World English Bible “For I tell you, among those who are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in God’s Kingdom is greater than he.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I say to you, there is not a greater prophet, among those born of women, than John the Immerser; but the least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.” Berean Literal Bible I say to you, no one among those born of women is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he." Young's Literal Translation for I say to you, a greater prophet, among those born of women, than John the Baptist there is not; but the least in the reign of God is greater than he.' Smith's Literal Translation For I say to you, Among the begotten of women none is a greater prophet than John the Immerser; and the less in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I say to you: Amongst those that are born of women, there is not a greater prophet that John the Baptist. But he that is the lesser in the kingdom of God, is greater than he. Catholic Public Domain Version For I say to you, among those born of women, no one is greater than the prophet John the Baptist. But he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” New American Bible I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” New Revised Standard Version I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI say to you that there is no prophet among those who are born of women, who is greater than John the Baptist; and yet even the least person in the kingdom of God is greater than he. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “I say to you, there is not a Prophet among those born of women who was greater than Yohannan The Baptizer, but a little one in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor I say to you, Among those born of women, there is no prophet greater than John the Immerser. But the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament 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. Mace New Testament I declare unto you, among the whole race of mankind, there is not a prophet, who is superiour to John the Baptist: yet he that is most inferiour in the kingdom of the Messiah, is greater than he. Weymouth New Testament "I tell you that among all of women born there is not one greater than John. Yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of God is greater than he. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Testifies about John…27This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ 28I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” 29All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.… Cross References Matthew 11:11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 3:1-3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” / This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. John 1:6-8 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. John 1:19-23 And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... Matthew 17:10-13 The disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” ... Mark 1:2-4 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” / John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 1:15-17 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. / Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God. / And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” John 3:28-30 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease. Matthew 21:25-26 What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ / But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” Mark 9:11-13 And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” Luke 3:2-6 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. / He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, / as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. ... John 5:35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. Malachi 4:5-6 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” Treasury of Scripture For I say to 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. Among. Luke 1:14,15 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth… Luke 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: but. Luke 9:48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. Luke 10:23,24 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: … Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Jump to Previous Baptist Baptizer Born Face Greater John Kingdom Least Messenger Prophet Ready Reign Sending Way Women WrittenJump to Next Baptist Baptizer Born Face Greater John Kingdom Least Messenger Prophet Ready Reign Sending Way Women WrittenLuke 7 1. Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;10. heals his servant, being absent; 11. raises from death the widow's son at Nain; 18. answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles; 24. testifies to the people what opinion he held of John; 31. compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces, 36. and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner, 44. he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance. I tell you This phrase underscores the authority of Jesus as He speaks. In the Greek, "λέγω ὑμῖν" (legō hymin) is a direct assertion, emphasizing the truth and importance of what follows. Jesus often uses this phrase to introduce significant teachings, indicating that His words are not mere opinion but divine revelation. It is a call to listen and understand the weight of His message. among those born of women there is no one greater than John yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I tellΛέγω (Legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. among ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [those] born γεννητοῖς (gennētois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 1084: Begotten, born. From gennao; born. of women γυναικῶν (gynaikōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. there is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no one οὐδείς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing. greater μείζων (meizōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. than John, Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. yet even δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. least μικρότερος (mikroteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's 3398: Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείᾳ (basileia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. greater μείζων (meizōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. than he.” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Luke 7:28 NIVLuke 7:28 NLT Luke 7:28 ESV Luke 7:28 NASB Luke 7:28 KJV Luke 7:28 BibleApps.com Luke 7:28 Biblia Paralela Luke 7:28 Chinese Bible Luke 7:28 French Bible Luke 7:28 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 7:28 For I tell you among those who (Luke Lu Lk) |
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