Devine Scripture

Matthew 20:26

Matthew chapter 20 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;

Context

v.25But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

v.26This passage

v.27and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 13:5

    And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant.

  • 2 Timothy 1:18

    (the Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

  • Luke 14:7

    And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,

  • John 18:36

    Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:4

    (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds);

  • 2 Corinthians 1:24

    Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.