Matthew 11:11

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
World English Bible (WEB)
Verily{G281} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Among{G1722} them that are born{G1084} of women{G1135} there hath{G1453} not{G3756} risen{G1453}{(G5769)} a greater than{G3187} John{G2491} the Baptist{G910}: notwithstanding{G1161} he that is least{G3398} in{G1722} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772} is{G2076}{(G5748)} greater than{G3187} he{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(11) Amen I tell you, among those birthed by woman there hasn't arisen greater than John the Baptist. Yet the lesser one in the Kingdom skies above is greater than he.
The F.O.G
I tell you the deep truth: Among all humans ever born, no one has emerged greater than John the Baptist. Yet amazingly, even the least significant person in Heaven's kingdom ranks higher than John.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Verily I say to you, there hath not risen, among those born of women, a greater than John the Baptist, but he who is least in the reign of the heavens is greater than he.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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