Luke 22:25
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
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Luke 22:25
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
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Luke 22:23
They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.
Luke 22:24
A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
Luke 22:25
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
Luke 22:26
But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.
Luke 22:27
For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
1 Peter 5:3
not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
2 Corinthians 1:24
We don’t control your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Matthew 11:11
Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
Luke 2:10
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Luke 22:30
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
John 17:21
that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we don’t preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake,
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Matthew 20:24
When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers.
Matthew 20:25
But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Matthew 20:26
It shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.
Matthew 20:27
Whoever desires to be first among you shall be your bondservant,
Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:41
When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant toward James and John.
Mark 10:42
Jesus summoned them and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Mark 10:43
But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.
Mark 10:44
Whoever of you wants to become first among you shall be bondservant of all.
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.”
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Mark 9:33
He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?”
Mark 9:34
But they were silent, for they had disputed with one another on the way about who was the greatest.
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.”
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Proverbs 8:16
By me princes rule, nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
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Proverbs 19:6
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
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