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NASB | Matthew 11:11 "Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 11:11 "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater [in privilege] than he. |
Subject: "Least in the kingdom of God"? |
Bible Note: "I would have to answer that Jesus would not be the “least” or “lesser” one in the kingdom of the heavens" Hi, victorA! As Christ, the Word incarnate, Jesus did become less than who He is... This happened only so that the fullness of Yahweh's Plan could come into fruition! Christ never stopped being God as pointed out by the Father Himself: but to the Son he says: Your throne, God, is for ever and ever... (Hebrews 1:8) No matter how anyone tries to circumvent God's Word, God, the Father, called Jesus, the Son, God! No matter how anyone tries to circumvent Hebrews 1:8, Jesus called Himself God's equal (John 10:30)! No matter what new age doctrines choose to sell, the Apostles understood that Jesus is God and they taught all the disciples that Jesus is God: Then he spoke to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Do not be unbelieveing any more but believe.' Thomas replied, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him: You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. (John 20:27-29) We are well aware also that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know the One who is true. We are in the One who is true as we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and this is eternal life. Children, be on your guard against false gods. (1 John 5:20) To them belong the fathers and out of them, so far as physical descent is concerened, came Christ who is above all, God, blessed for ever. Amen. (Romans 9:5) waiting in hope for the blessing which will come with the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Christ Jesus. (Titus 2:13) Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith as precious as our own, given through the saving justice of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:1) (See also: 1 Corinthians 2:7-8; Galatians 1:11-12; Philippians 2:5-11; Titus 2:11-15...) So my question to you is: How can God be the least in Heaven? God Bless! Angel |