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Matthew 23:11 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 23:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 23 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Matthew 23:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 23:11
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant—the Greek construction ho de meizōn hymōn estai hymōn diakonos (ὁ δὲ μείζων ὑμῶν ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος) presents a radical redefinition of greatness. Meizōn (μείζων, greater) and diakonos (διάκονος, servant/minister) appear contradictory—yet Jesus makes servanthood the criterion for kingdom greatness, directly inverting worldly values.This principle, repeated throughout Jesus's teaching (Matthew 20:26-27; Mark 9:35; Luke 22:26), finds its ultimate demonstration in Christ Himself, who came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 23:11
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“I brought myself under bondage to all”
“brothers”
“the Lord and the Teacher”
“but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.”
“let him become as the younger”
“but Christ Jesus as Lord”
“which was also in Christ Jesus”
“but whoever desires to become great among you shall be{TR reads let him be instead of shall be} your servant.”
“in prisons more abundantly”