Luke 22:27

For which is greater, he who reclines at table, or he who serves? is it not he who reclines at table? but I am among you as one who serves.

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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 not so with you: but he who is greatest among you, let him be as the youngest; and he who rules, as he who serves.

28You are those who have stood by me in my trials.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:28Even as the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Luke 17:7But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him when he has come in from the field, Go sit down to eat?

2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.

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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