Luke 22:27

For who is greatest, he who reclineth, or he who serveth? Is not he who reclineth? But I am among you as he who serveth.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

In Context

26But you, not so: yea, he who is great among you, let him be as the least; and he who is chief, as one who serveth.

28You are they who have remained with me in my temptations.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:28So, the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life the redemption for many.

Luke 17:7Which of you, having a servant who leadeth a yoke (of oxen) or who tendeth the flock, and when he cometh from the field, saith to him at once, Pass on and recline thyself?

2 Corinthians 8:9FOR you know the beneficence of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha, that for your sake he became poor, though he was rich, that you through his poverty might be enriched.

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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