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Matthew 20:25

Jesus
Authority and leadership

23 “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”

24 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.

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.

26 It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave—

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BSB
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.
KJV
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
WEB
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.
ASV
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
DARBY
But Jesus having called them to [him], said, Ye know that the rulers of the nations exercise lordship over them, and the great exercise authority over them.
BLB
But Jesus, having summoned them, said, “You⁺ know that the rulers of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and the great ones exercise authority over them.
ÅB
Men Jesus kalte dem til seg og sa: «Dere vet at fyrstene hersker over folkene sine, og stormennene deres bruker makt over dem.
OTB
Jesus kalte dem sammen og sa: "Dere vet at herskerne over hedningene dominerer dem, og deres høye embetsmenn utøver myndighet over dem.
B1930
Men Jesus kalte dem til sig og sa: I vet at fyrstene hersker over sine folk, og deres stormenn bruker makt over dem.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Luke 22:25–27

    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 20:25–28

    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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  • John 13:12–17

    When Jesus had washed their feet and put on His outer garments, He reclined with them again and asked, “Do you know what I have done for you?

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  • Mark 10:42

    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.

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  • Matthew 18:3–4

    “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

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  • Matthew 11:29

    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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  • Daniel 5:19

    Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.

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  • Daniel 2:12–13

    This response made the king so furious with anger that he gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

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