Matthew 20:26

A Request By The Mother Of James And John

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. ²⁶  "Not so shall it be among you. But whoever among you wishes to become great, shall be your minister, ²⁷ "and whoever wishes to be first among you, shall be your slave;

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Mark 9:35

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."

Mark 10:43

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

Matthew 23:8-12

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

Matthew 25:44

"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?'

Matthew 27:55

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

Mark 10:45

and justly, for even the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life, a ransom for many."

Luke 14:7-11

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

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."

John 18:36

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."

Acts 13:5

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

2 Corinthians 1:24

(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.

2 Corinthians 10:4-10

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

2 Timothy 1:18

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.

Hebrews 1:14

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

1 Peter 4:11

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.

1 Peter 5:3

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

3 John 1:9-10

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

Revelation 13:11-17

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

Revelation 17:6

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.