Luke 22:25

Jesus, however, said, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their oppressors are styled ‘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

24And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

26But with you it must not be so. No, let the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who leads like him who serves.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:25Jesus, however, called the ten to him, and said, “The rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them as you know, and their high officials oppress 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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