Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

The princes

Exercise dominion

General references

Bible References

Called

Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 18:3
and said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!
John 13:12
So when Jesus had washed their feet and put his outer clothing back on, he took his place at the table again and said to them, "Do you understand what I have done for you?

The princes

Mark 10:42
Jesus called them and said to them, "You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.
Luke 22:25
So Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called 'benefactors.'

Exercise dominion

Daniel 2:12
Because of this the king got furiously angry and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 3:2
Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent out a summons to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other authorities of the province to attend the dedication of the statue that he had erected.
Daniel 5:19
Due to the greatness that he bestowed on him, all peoples, nations, and language groups were trembling with fear before him. He killed whom he wished, he spared whom he wished, he exalted whom he wished, and he brought low whom he wished.

General references

Luke 22:25
So Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called 'benefactors.'

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