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Jesus called them to him, and said to them, "You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
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A Contrast in Leadership
Jesus begins his lesson on greatness by identifying the world's model of leadership. Commentators explain that the Gentile rulers' approach of 'lording it over' others involves tyrannical, self-serving, and arbitrary power. Jesus establishes this worldly standard as the exact opposite of how his followers should operate.
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See on Mt 20:23-28 for discussion on these memorable verses (39-45) identical in both Matthew and Mark. In particular in verse 45 note the language…
19th Century
Anglican
Exercise lordship . . . exercise authority—On the force of the two words, see Note on Matthew 20:25.
Baptist
But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them;…
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Although Jesus had previously rebuked the spirit of ambition and jealousy among his disciples (cf. 9:35), it was still very much alive in them. The…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Jesus called them to him Who were at some little distance from him, though so nigh, that he could discern the he…
Presbyterian
Christ's perseverance in His undertaking for the salvation of humankind was, is, and will be, the wonder of all His disciples. Worldly honor is a g…
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