Gospel Matthew 11:11-15 A greater than John the Baptist has never been seen Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘I tell you solemnly, of all the children born of women, a greater than John the Baptist has never been seen; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is. Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence and the violent are taking it by storm. Because it was towards John that all the prophecies of the prophets and of the Law were leading; and he, if you will believe me, is the Elijah who was to return. If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen!’ Short Reflection In this passage, Jesus gives John the Baptist the highest possible praise, declaring him the greatest human prophet, the culminating figure of the Old Covenant to whom all previous prophecy pointed. Yet, in the same breath, He reveals a stunning truth: the humblest member of the new Kingdom He is establishing is "greater than he is....