Among them that were born of women] He prefers John not onely before the prophets, as v. 9. but also before all others that were born before him. there hath not risen] Or, been raised, as chap. 9. 25. Luke 7:16. John 7:52. None, greater then he, hath appeared among men. So Job 14:1. and Job 15:14. and Job 25:4. a greater then John] In dignity of office, and clearnesse and fulnesse of doctrine, in publishing the entire performance of all things foretold of Christ; as his death, resurrection, ascension, calling of the Gentiles, which John saw not. he that is least in the kingdom of heaven] The least in the ministery of the Gospel hath a more excellent function, in regard of the clearnesse of doctrine to be taught by him.