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Matthew 23:11

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

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In Context

10Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

12And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:26But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Luke 22:26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

1 Corinthians 9:19For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

2 Corinthians 11:23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

Philippians 2:5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13

The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →

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