Luke 7:28 nasb — "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 i…

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""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.""

— Luke 7:28, NASB

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Luke 7 — Context

25

"But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Those who are splendidly clothed and live in luxury are found in royal palaces!

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"But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one who is more than a prophet.

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"This is the one about whom it is written, 'BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.'

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"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."

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When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God's justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John.

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But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God's purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

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"To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like?

Luke 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:28 say?
Luke 7:28 in the NASB reads: “"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."”
Where is Luke 7:28 in the Bible?
Luke 7:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 28.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:28.
What translation should I read Luke 7:28 in?
Luke 7:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:28?
Luke 7:28 reads (NASB): “"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."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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