Devine Scripture

Mark 9:35

Mark chapter 9 · verse 35 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Context

v.34But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who was the greatest.

v.35This passage

v.36And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,

Cross references

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

  • Luke 18:14

    I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • Matthew 23:11

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

  • Luke 14:10

    But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee.

  • Proverbs 13:10

    By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

  • Mark 10:42

    And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.

  • Luke 22:26

    But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.