Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

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Mark 10:42
"You know that those who are regarded as rulers among the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make them feel their authority.
Matthew 20:25
but Jesus called them to him and said: "You know how the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
Luke 14:10
"But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when your host arrives he may say to you, 'My friend, come up higher.' Then you will be honored before the other guest.
Luke 18:14
"I tell you that this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself shall be humbled; but he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
James 4:6
But he gives more and more grace. therefore it is said, God ever resists the proud; but to the humble he gives grace continually.

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Luke 9:46
Now there arose a dispute among them as to which one of them was the greatest.