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Matthew 23:11
"But the greatest among you will be your servant.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The greatest among you will be your servant.
The greatest among you will be your servant.
King James Version (1611)
But hee that is greatest among you, shall be your seruant.
But hee that is greatest among you, shall be your seruant.
King James Version
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
English Standard Version
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
New American Standard Bible
"But the greatest of you shall be your servant.
"But the greatest of you shall be your servant.
New Century Version
Whoever is your servant is the greatest among you.
Whoever is your servant is the greatest among you.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But the greatest among you shall be your servant.
"But the greatest among you shall be your servant.
Legacy Standard Bible
But the greatest among you shall be your servant.
But the greatest among you shall be your servant.
Berean Standard Bible
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Contemporary English Version
Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others.
Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others.
Complete Jewish Bible
The greatest among you must be your servant,
The greatest among you must be your servant,
Darby Translation
But the greatest of you shall be your servant.
But the greatest of you shall be your servant.
Easy-to-Read Version
Whoever serves you like a servant is the greatest among you.
Whoever serves you like a servant is the greatest among you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But he that is greatest among you, let him be your seruant.
But he that is greatest among you, let him be your seruant.
George Lamsa Translation
But he who is greatest among you, let him be your minister.
But he who is greatest among you, let him be your minister.
Good News Translation
The greatest one among you must be your servant.
The greatest one among you must be your servant.
Lexham English Bible
And the greatest among you will be your servant.
And the greatest among you will be your servant.
Literal Translation
But the greater of you shall be your servant.
But the greater of you shall be your servant.
American Standard Version
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Bible in Basic English
But let the greatest among you be your servant.
But let the greatest among you be your servant.
Hebrew Names Version
But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
International Standard Version
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The person who is greatest among you must be your servant.Matthew 20:26-27;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But he who is great among you, let him be your servitor.
But he who is great among you, let him be your servitor.
Murdock Translation
And the great one among you will be your servitor.
And the great one among you will be your servitor.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He that is greatest among you, shalbe your seruaunt.
He that is greatest among you, shalbe your seruaunt.
English Revised Version
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
World English Bible
But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Weymouth's New Testament
He who is the greatest among you shall be your servant;
He who is the greatest among you shall be your servant;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He that is grettest among you, schal be youre mynystre.
He that is grettest among you, schal be youre mynystre.
Update Bible Version
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Webster's Bible Translation
But he that is greatest among you, shall be your servant.
But he that is greatest among you, shall be your servant.
New English Translation
The greatest among you will be your servant.
The greatest among you will be your servant.
New King James Version
But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
New Living Translation
The greatest among you must be a servant.
The greatest among you must be a servant.
New Life Bible
"He who is greatest among you will be the one to care for you.
"He who is greatest among you will be the one to care for you.
New Revised Standard
The greatest among you will be your servant.
The greatest among you will be your servant.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, the greatest of you, shall be to you, a minister;
And, the greatest of you, shall be to you, a minister;
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that is the greatest among you shall be your servant.
He that is the greatest among you shall be your servant.
Revised Standard Version
He who is greatest among you shall be your servant;
He who is greatest among you shall be your servant;
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
He that is greatest amoge you shalbe youre seruaunte.
He that is greatest amoge you shalbe youre seruaunte.
Young's Literal Translation
And the greater of you shall be your ministrant,
And the greater of you shall be your ministrant,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
He that is greatest amoge you, shalbe youre seruaunt.
He that is greatest amoge you, shalbe youre seruaunt.
Mace New Testament (1729)
he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
THE MESSAGE
"Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you'll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you're content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.
"Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you'll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you're content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.
Simplified Cowboy Version
The one who is the top hand among you will be your servant who works like a pack mule.
The one who is the top hand among you will be your servant who works like a pack mule.
Contextual Overview
1Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2saying: "The scribes and Pharisees have seated themselves in Moses' chair [of authority as teachers of the Law]; 3so practice and observe everything they tell you, but do not do as they do; for they preach [things], but do not practice them. 4"The scribes and Pharisees tie up heavy loads [that are hard to bear] and place them on men's shoulders, but they themselves will not lift a finger [to make them lighter]. 5"They do all their deeds to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries (tefillin) wide [to make them more conspicuous] and make their tassels long. 6"They love the place of distinction and honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues [those on the platform near the scrolls of the Law, facing the congregation], 7and to be greeted [with respect] in the market places and public forums, and to have people call them Rabbi. 8"But do not be called Rabbi (Teacher); for One is your Teacher, and you are all [equally] brothers. 9"Do not call anyone on earth [who guides you spiritually] your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10"Do not let yourselves be called leaders or teachers; for One is your Leader (Teacher), the Christ.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Matthew 20:26, Matthew 20:27, Mark 10:43, Mark 10:44, Luke 22:26, Luke 22:27, John 13:14, John 13:15, 1 Corinthians 9:19, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 11:23, Galatians 5:13, Philippians 2:5-8
Reciprocal: Matthew 18:1 - Who Matthew 18:4 - humble Luke 9:48 - he that
Cross-References
Genesis 23:6
"Listen to us, my lord; you are a prince of God [a mighty prince] among us; bury your dead in the choicest of our graves; none of us will refuse you his grave or hinder you from burying your dead [wife]."
"Listen to us, my lord; you are a prince of God [a mighty prince] among us; bury your dead in the choicest of our graves; none of us will refuse you his grave or hinder you from burying your dead [wife]."
Genesis 23:7
So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites.
So Abraham stood up and bowed to the people of the land, the Hittites.
Genesis 23:12
Then Abraham bowed down before the people of the land.
Then Abraham bowed down before the people of the land.
Genesis 23:18
to Abraham as his possession in the presence of the Hittites, before all who were entering at the gate of his city.
to Abraham as his possession in the presence of the Hittites, before all who were entering at the gate of his city.
Genesis 23:20
The field and the cave in it were deeded over to Abraham by the Hittites as a [permanent] possession and burial place.
The field and the cave in it were deeded over to Abraham by the Hittites as a [permanent] possession and burial place.
Numbers 35:30
'If anyone kills a person [intentionally], the murderer shall be put to death on the testimony of [two or more] witnesses; but no one shall be put to death on the testimony of [only] one witness.
'If anyone kills a person [intentionally], the murderer shall be put to death on the testimony of [two or more] witnesses; but no one shall be put to death on the testimony of [only] one witness.
Deuteronomy 17:6
"On the evidence of two or three witnesses, he who is to die shall be put to death; he shall not be put to death on the evidence of [only] one witness.
"On the evidence of two or three witnesses, he who is to die shall be put to death; he shall not be put to death on the evidence of [only] one witness.
Deuteronomy 19:15
"A single witness shall not appear in a trial against a man for any wrong or any sin which he has committed; [only] on the testimony or evidence of two or three witnesses shall a charge be confirmed.
"A single witness shall not appear in a trial against a man for any wrong or any sin which he has committed; [only] on the testimony or evidence of two or three witnesses shall a charge be confirmed.
Ruth 4:1
Then Boaz went up to the city gate [where business and legal matters were settled] and sat down, and then the close relative (redeemer) of whom Boaz had spoken came by. He said to him, "Come over here, friend, and sit down." So he came and sat down.
Then Boaz went up to the city gate [where business and legal matters were settled] and sat down, and then the close relative (redeemer) of whom Boaz had spoken came by. He said to him, "Come over here, friend, and sit down." So he came and sat down.
Ruth 4:4
"So I thought to let you hear of it, saying, 'Buy it in the presence of those sitting here, and before the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if not, then tell me, so that I may know; for there is no one besides you to redeem it, and I am [next of kin] after you.'" And he said, "I will redeem it."
"So I thought to let you hear of it, saying, 'Buy it in the presence of those sitting here, and before the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if not, then tell me, so that I may know; for there is no one besides you to redeem it, and I am [next of kin] after you.'" And he said, "I will redeem it."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But he that is greatest among you,.... Either who really is so, having more grace, and greater gifts bestowed upon him, than others; which doubtless was the case of some of the disciples, or who desired to be the greatest, was ambitious of, and affected a superiority over others, and to be in the highest post and place, as it is certain some of them did. This was what they were often contending about among themselves, who should be greatest: and Christ here seems to have regard to that vain spirit, which appeared among them; and his view is, to check and restrain it: "shall be your servant"; or "let him be your servant". Service is the way to honour; he that would be most esteemed ought to do the most work; and the man that has the most grace, and the greatest gifts, ought to employ them for the use and benefit of others;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 20:26.
He that shall humble himself ... - God will exalt or honor him that is humble, and that seeks a lowly place among people. That is true religion, and God will reward it.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 23:11. Your servant. — διακονος, deacon. See on Matthew 20:26.
