Luke 22:25

So He said to them: “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors’.

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In The King James Version

And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

In Context

24Now there had actually been a discussion among them as to which of them seemed to be greater.

26But not so with you—rather let the greater among you become as the younger, and he who leads as he who serves.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:25But summoning them Jesus said: “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and the great exercise authority over them;

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:22-39

The Disciples Admonished; Peter's Frailty Predicted. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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