Matthew 23:11
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 23 connects to 10 cross-references. The seven woes against the scribes and Pharisees: they sit in Moses' seat but do not practice what they preach, bind heavy burdens, shut the kingdom of heaven before others, devour widows' houses while making long prayers, tithe mint and …
Other Translations
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
And the greater of you shall be your ministrant,
But let the greatest among you be your servant.
Cross References
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and …
For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? …
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain …
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.