Luke 7:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:28 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:28 — KJV
“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.”
— Luke 7:28 (KJV)
Luke 7:28 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 7:28
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:28: say, among, born
“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:28: say, those, prophet
“And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:28: say, prophet, than
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:28: say, greater, than
“And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:28: say, prophet, john
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