25
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.
26
Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
27
and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—
28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
25
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.
25
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.
25
But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
25
So Jesus got them together to settle things down. He said, "You've observed how godless rulers throw their weight around, how quickly a little power goes to their heads.
25
But Jesus called them over and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles dominate them, and the men of high position exercise power over them.
Matthew 20:25-28 In-Context
23
Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink from my cup, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared by my Father.”
24
When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.
25
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.
26
Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
27
and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—
28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
29
As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him.
30
Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”