Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 20:27 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Matthew 20:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 20 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 20:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 20:27
Jesus intensifies the servant leadership principle: 'whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.' The Greek 'doulos' (servant/slave) is stronger than 'diakonos' (minister) in verse 26—indicating one who belongs entirely to another. The greatest kingdom leaders are the most self-effacing servants. This radically inverts worldly hierarchies. Reformed ecclesiology sees here the pattern for pastoral ministry—shepherds serve the flock, not the reverse. Authority in Christ's church comes through sacrifice, not assertion.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 20:27
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“let him become as the younger”
“and when he was in the house he asked them”
“but Christ Jesus as Lord”
“the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
“I brought myself under bondage to all”
“and those who were with me.”
“both to the wise and to the foolish.”
“For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.”
“am I loved the less?”
“in prisons more abundantly”