John 1:15 John testified about him. He cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said,'He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.'" (WEB NIV)
John 1:30 This is he of whom I said,'After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.' (See NIV)
Genesis 49:26 The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of your ancestors, above the boundaries of the ancient hills. They will be on the head of Joseph, on the crown of the head of him who is separated from his brothers. (See NAS)
1 Kings 4:30 Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt. (See NAS RSV)
2 Chronicles 9:22 And king Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. (WBS)
Ecclesiastes 2:9 And I became great; increasing more than all who had been before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom was still with me. (See RSV)
Daniel 6:3 Now this Daniel surpassed the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to appoint him over the whole realm. (DBY)