Luke 7:28

Jesus declares John the greatest born of women, yet the least in God's kingdom is greater still. The privilege of the new covenant surpasses even John's exalted role.

Cross-references · 10

• Matt 11:11Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
• Matt 13:16–17“But blessed are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear.
• Heb 11:39–40These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, didn’t receive the promise,
• Col 1:25–27of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,
• Luke 10:23–24Turning to the disciples, he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,
• Luke 9:48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
• 1 Pet 1:10–12Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,
• Eph 3:8–9To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
• Luke 3:16John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,
• Luke 1:14–15You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

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