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Luke 22:25 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Luke 22:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 22 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.”
Luke 22:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 22:25
The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them (κυριεύουσιν, kyrieuousin—to have dominion, rule as master). Jesus contrasts pagan power structures with kingdom values. Benefactors (εὐεργέται, euergetai) was an official title Hellenistic rulers adopted, claiming to serve the people while actually exploiting them for glory. Roman emperors and Eastern kings took this title to justify autocratic rule as paternalistic care.Jesus exposes the fundamental corruption of worldly leadership: it seeks to be served rather than to serve. The Greek construction emphasizes oppressive domination (κατεξο...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 22:25
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“they began to be indignant towards James and John.”