Luke 22:24-27

Who Is the Greatest?

24 q A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 r And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles s exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 t But not so with you. Rather, let s the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, u one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But v I am among you as the one who serves.

  1. Cross References
    Luke 9:46
    An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
    Mark 9:34
    But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
  2. Cross References
    Luke 22:25 - 27
    And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
    Matthew 18:1 - 4
    At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
    Matthew 20:25 - 28
    But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
    Mark 10:42 - 45
    And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
  3. Cross References
    1 Peter 5:3
    Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 9:48
    And said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.
    Matthew 23:11
    The greatest among you shall be your servant.
  5. Cross References
    Luke 22:25
    And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
  6. Cross References
    Luke 12:37
    Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them.
  7. Cross References
    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.
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