John Gill Commentary Luke 22:27

"For which is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth." — Luke 22:27 (ASV)

For whether is greater Christ appeals to themselves, and puts a case that is plain and obvious to any one, who is the greater, and more honourable person;

he that sits at meat ; that sits, or lies down at table, and another waits on him:

or he that serves ? that stands behind, observes orders, and ministers to those that sit down:

is not he that sits at meat ? you, and every one must own, that he is the greatest, and most honourable person:

but I am among you as he that serves ; Christ took upon him the form of a servant, and instead of being ministered to, ministered to others; and had very lately, but two days before, girded himself, and took a basin and a towel, and washed and wiped the feet of his disciples:

now our Lord, by his own example throughout the whole of his conduct among them, as well as by such a single action, would dissuade from their ambitious views of superiority over each other, and learn of him who was meek and lowly, and by love serve one another.