Become (γινεσθω). Present middle imperative of γινομα. Act so. True greatness is in service, not in rank.

But you shall not be so. Christ here takes the opportunity to explain the nature of his kingdom. He a ures them that it is established on …

He that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger.—The latter word naturally carried with it, as in the old monast…

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

Theophylact of Ohrid: While they were asking among themselves who would betray the Lord, they would naturally go on to say …

Their questions about this treachery leads immediately to the disciples’ argument—shocking on this solemn occasion—about precedence ([Reference Mar…

But you shall not be so
(See Gill on Matthew 20:26) but he that is greatest among you