Who is least in the kingdom of God?
By samar54
@samar54 (2454)
Egypt
December 20, 2012 12:18am CST
In the Gospel , Jesus said :
" For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
Who he meant by "least in the kingdom of God ",
waiting your opinions .
2 responses
@samar54 (2454)
• Egypt
20 Dec 12
Can you reply a question by another question ?
Any way , I found this explanation on the site of a church, but did not convince me:
"The younger the New Testament is a human being who can be one in Christ through his body and blood, it is greater than John, who served with Christ without unite."
@urbandekay (18278)
•
20 Dec 12
"Can you reply a question by another question ?"
Yes, when we are unclear, it is wise to seek clarification
"Testament is a human being who can be one in Christ through his body and blood, it is greater than John, who served with Christ without unite."
That is so badly written I am unsure quite what they mean, is it from a translation?
all the best, urban
@Naseem00 (1996)
• Pakistan
20 Dec 12
If you read the next verses, it is mentioned Jesus peace be upon him referred to Elijah in this verse who was to come. The prophet whose name was Elijah (Elias as mentioned in the Quran) had come before Jesus and John, so this Elijah has to be a different one !!
Matthew 11:11-15 (New International Version)
11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence, and violent people have been raiding it.
13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.
14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
15 Whoever has ears, let them hear.
