Mark 10:42

40 But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”

41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.

So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

43 But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

44 and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
KJV
But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
WEB
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.
ASV
And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.
DARBY
But Jesus having called them to [him], says to them, Ye know that those who are esteemed to rule over the nations exercise lordship over them; and their great men exercise authority over them;
BLB
And Jesus, having summoned them, says to them, “You⁺ know that those considered to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
ÅB
Da kalte Jesus dem til seg og sa: Dere vet at de som gjelder for å være fyrster, hersker over sine folk, og deres stormenn bruker makt over dem.
OTB
Jesus kalte dem sammen og sa, “Dere vet at de som regnes som herskere over hedningene dominerer dem, og deres høye embetsmenn utøver myndighet over dem.
B1930
Da kalte Jesus dem til sig og sa: I vet at de som gjelder for å være fyrster, hersker over sine folk, og deres stormenn bruker makt over dem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Peter 5:3

    not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

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  • Luke 22:25

    So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

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  • Matthew 20:25

    But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

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