Matthew 20:26

Cited in 2 topics on this site.

Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beTR reads “let him be” instead of “shall be” your servant.”

— WEB

“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”

— KJV

“Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;”

— ASV

Topics that cite this verse

Key verse for

Also discussed in

Mark 10:43 "But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant."
Mark 9:35 "He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.”"
1 Peter 5:3 "neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock."
Mark 10:45 "For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”"
Luke 18:14 "I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who …"
Luke 14:7-11 "He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,"
1 Peter 4:11 "If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in …"
Matthew 23:8-12 "But don’t you be called ‘Rabbi,’ for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers."

Newsletter

A short reflection, a single passage, three articles to read. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.