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Matthew 20:25

Jesus
Authority and leadership

23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

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.

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

27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

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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

    And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

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  • Matthew 20:25–28

    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.

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  • John 13:12–17

    So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

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  • Mark 10:42

    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.

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  • Matthew 18:3–4

    And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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  • Matthew 11:29

    Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

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  • Daniel 5:19

    And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

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  • Daniel 2:12–13

    For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

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