Luke 7:28

28 I tell you, no one more important than John has ever been born. But the least important person in God's kingdom is more important than he is."

Luke 7:28 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 7:28

For I say unto you----here is not a greater prophet
The word "prophet" is left out in the Arabic and Ethiopic versions, as in ( Matthew 11:11 ) . (See Gill on Matthew 11:11).

Luke 7:28 In-Context

26 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

27 "He is the one written about in Scripture. It says, " 'I will send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare your way for you.' (Malachi 3:1)

28 I tell you, no one more important than John has ever been born. But the least important person in God's kingdom is more important than he is."

29 All the people who heard Jesus' words agreed that God's way was right. Even the tax collectors agreed. These people had all been baptized by John.

30 But the Pharisees and the authorities on the law did not accept God's purpose for themselves. They had not been baptized by John.