Luke, 7
28. I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
28. I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
In Luke 7, a series of miracles performed by Jesus is presented, including the healing of a servant of a centurion and the resurrection of the son of a widow. It is also reported a dialogue between Jesus and John the Baptist, who was stuck and wanted to know if Jesus was the Messiah. The verses related to the topics covered in Luke 7 are:
Matthew 8:13: "And Jesus said to the centurion, Go, and how you grow it is done to you. And at that time your servant healed." This verse relates to the healing of the centurion servant in Luke 7:1-10.
Luke 6:19: "And the whole multitude sought to touch him, because he came out of him, and healed everyone." This verse highlights the healing power of Jesus, which is evidenced in the miracles reported in Luke 7.
John 5:21: "For, as the Father is rising the dead, and quickens them, so the Son quickens those he wants." This verse relates to the resurrection of the Son of the widow in Luke 7:11-17.
Luke 7:47-48: "Therefore, I tell you that his many sins are forgiven to him, because he loved it much; but he is forgiven little love. And he said unto her, Your sins are forgiven you. " This verse highlights the power of Jesus to forgive sins, which is evidenced in dialogue with the sinful woman in Luke 7:36-50.
Matthew 11:2-3: "And John, listening to the jail to speak of the deeds of Christ, sent two of his disciples to say unto him, Are you the one who would come, or will we expect another?" This verse relates to the dialogue between Jesus and John the Baptist in Luke 7:18-35, in which John asks if Jesus is the Messiah.
“Sigamos o caminho que nos conduz a Deus.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
