https://spiritualfamily.net/questions/view/9478/what-does-jesus-mean-when-he-says-that-the-one-who-is-the-least-in-the-kingdom-of-godheaven-is-greater-than-john-the-baptist-in-luke-728-and-matthew-1111 https://spiritualfamily.net/questions/view/9478/what-does-jesus-mean-when-he-says-that-the-one-who-is-the-least-in-the-kingdom-of-godheaven-is-greater-than-john-the-baptist-in-luke-728-and-matthew-1111 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:55:39 -0500 https://spiritualfamily.net/questions/view/9478/what-does-jesus-mean-when-he-says-that-the-one-who-is-the-least-in-the-kingdom-of-godheaven-is-greater-than-john-the-baptist-in-luke-728-and-matthew-1111 What does Jesus mean when He says that the one who is the least in the Kingdom of God/Heaven is greater than John the Baptist in Luke 7:28 and Matthew 11:11?

The primary interpretation I have found is that Jesus was saying that John was part of an era which lacked all the privileges the current era was experiencing; that it refers to Jeremiah where a new heart is promised; or that it indicates that John failed in his mission to turn the Jews to repentance. How do you interpret this passage? If you have recommendations on books, articles, websites that tackle this question, I'd love to see them!

 

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