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Matthew 11:11

Matthew 11:11
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And from the days of John the Baptist until now,.... From the time that he began to preach, to the then present time,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Among them that are born of women - This is an emphatic way of saying that there “had never” been a greater “man” than…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 11:7-15

We have here the high encomium which our Lord Jesus gave of John the Baptist; not only to revive his honour, but to…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

he that is least in the kingdom of heaven Literally, he that is less, either (1) than John or (2) than others. Those who…