[metmom]

By your understanding, you would also have to presume that John the Baptist was greater than Peter, Paul, John the evangelist, James and the rest of the disciples, for they were also born of women by that time.

Luke 7:27-28 This is he of whom it is written,
"'Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.' I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

It doesn't take a whole lot of understanding or reading comprehension to get that. Jesus Himself said that there was no one born who was greater than John.

If you choose to disagree with that, you'll find yourself at odds with the clear, plain teaching of Jesus on the matter.

[maryz]

Jesus Himself said that there was no one born who was greater than John.

So, by your interpretation, John is greater than Christ Himself.