Matthew 23:11

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Matthew 23:11

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

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It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant,

But this is not how it is among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant,

But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.

So if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet as well.

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ].

For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.

Are they [self-proclaimed] servants of Christ?—I am speaking as if I were out of my mind—I am more so [for I exceed them]; with far more labors, with far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, and often in danger of death.

For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another.

Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],