Servants
A central biblical role modeled supremely by Jesus himself. Isaiah's Servant Songs (Isaiah 42, 49, 50, 52-53) prophesied a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many. Jesus declared, 'The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many' (Mark 10:45). He washed his disciples' feet (John 13:1-17) and called them to follow his example. Paul repeatedly identified himself as a 'servant of Christ Jesus' (Romans 1:1). The paradox of Christian leadership is that true greatness comes through humble service (Matthew 20:26-28).
Verses about Servants
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Genesis 9:25
And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.
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Genesis 9:26
And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
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Genesis 9:27
God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
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Genesis 14:14
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursue…
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Genesis 14:15
And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascu…
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Genesis 18:3
And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
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Genesis 18:5
And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said…
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Genesis 19:2
And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up earl…
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Genesis 19:19
Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I can…
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Genesis 20:8
Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.
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Genesis 21:25
And Abraham reproved Abimelech because of a well of water, which Abimelech’s servants had violently taken away.
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Genesis 24:2
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
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Genesis 24:5
And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land…
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Genesis 24:9
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
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Genesis 24:10
And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went t…
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Genesis 24:14
And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I wi…
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Genesis 24:17
And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
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Genesis 24:34
And he said, I am Abraham’s servant.
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Genesis 24:52
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.
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Genesis 24:53
And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mot…
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