Luke 7:28

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

'I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John the Baptist. Yet, the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For I say to you, Among those that are 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.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    {G1063} I say{G3004} unto you,{G5213} Among{G1722} them that are born{G1084} of women{G1135} there is{G2076} none{G3762} greater{G3187} {G4396} than{G3187} John:{G2491} {G910} yet{G1161} he that is but little{G3398} in{G1722} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} is{G2076} greater than{G3187} he.{G846}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Among{G1722} those that are born{G1084} of women{G1135} there is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3762} a greater{G3187} prophet{G4396} than{G3187} John{G2491} the Baptist{G910}: but{G1161} he that is least{G3398} in{G1722} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} is{G2076}{(G5748)} greater than{G3187} he{G846}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For I saye vnto you: a greater prophete then Iohn amoge wemes chyldre is ther none. Neverthelesse one yt is lesse in ye kyngdo of god is greater the he

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For I saye vnto you: Amonge the yt are borne of weme, there is no greater prophet the Ihon the baptist. Notwith stondynge he that is lesse in the kyngdome of God, is greater then he.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For I say vnto you, there is no greater Prophet then Iohn, among them that are begotten of women: neuerthelesse, hee that is the least in the kingdome of God, is greater then he.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For I say vnto you, among womens chyldren, is there not a greater prophete then Iohn Baptist. Neuerthesse, he that is lesse in the kyngdome of God, is greater then he.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹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.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    "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 the Kingdom of God is greater than he."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    "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 the Kingdom of God is greater than he."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.”

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 11:11 : 11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
  • Matt 13:16-17 : 16 But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear. 17 Truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
  • Luke 1:14-15 : 14 You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. 15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and will never drink wine or strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
  • Luke 3:16 : 16 John answered them all by saying, "I baptize you with water, but one who is mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
  • Luke 9:48 : 48 Then he said to them, 'Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the least among you who is the greatest.'
  • Luke 10:23-24 : 23 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, 'Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.' 24 For I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
  • Eph 3:8-9 : 8 To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ,
  • Col 1:25-27 : 25 I have become its servant according to the commission God gave me for you, to fully proclaim the word of God, 26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  • 1 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully. 11 They inquired into what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when He testified beforehand about the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been announced to you by those who preached the gospel to you through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things even angels long to look into.
  • Heb 11:39-40 : 39 And all of these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised. 40 Since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.

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