Matthew 20:26

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Summary

Matthew 20:26

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

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Minister

1 Peter 4:11

General references

Matthew 23:11

Luke 22:25

Philippians 2:5

Bible References

It

"But you are not to be called 'Rabbi'; for one is your Teacher, and you are all brothers;

So he sat down and called the Twelve, and said to them, "If any one wishes to be first, he must be last of all, and the servant of all."

Not so shall it be among you. On the contrary whoever would become great among you shall be your servant;

He told a parable to the guests when he noticed how they began choosing the best seats. He said to them.

"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."

Jesus answered him. "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants have fought hard that I should not be handed the Jews; but in reality my kingdom is not of such origins."

(not that I am attempting to lord it over your faith, but rather to work with you for your happiness); for your faith is stedfast.

for the weapons of my warfare are not weapons of the flesh, but mighty for God, in pulling down all fortresses.

not by way of lording it over your heritage, but by becoming examples to the flock.

I have written somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who love to take the lead among them, does not receive me.

And I saw another beast ascending from the land; and he had two horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon;

And I saw the woman drunk with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus, and I wondered with a great wonder.

Minister

"Then will they also answer, 'Master, when did we ever see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister to you?'

And there were present several women who were looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from a Galilee, ministering to him.

And while they were in Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews.

The Lord grant him to find mercy form the Lord in that Day! And you know better than I how many services he rendered in Ephesus.

I could wish to retain him at my side, so that he might minister to me in your stead, in my bonds for the gospel.

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service in behalf of those who are about to inherit salvation?

If any one preaches, let him always preach as one who utters God's truth; if any one serves another, let it be with the strength which God supplies; so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and dominion for ever and ever, Amen.

General references

"Whoever is great among you shall be your minister;

and he said to them. "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have who have authority over them are called Benefactors.

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,