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But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you, will be your servant.
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The Kingdom's Great Paradox
Commentators stress that Jesus introduces a radical reversal of worldly values. While secular rulers seek greatness through power and authority, greatness among Christ's followers is found in the opposite: becoming a 'minister' or servant. Scholars call this the great paradox of God's kingdom, where the path to true honor is through humble service, not lordship.
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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
Shall be your minister. This wording is substantially the same as in Saint Matthew, but note in both verses the variation, “sh…
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 so shall it not be among you Or "so let it not be", as in many copies; or as the Persic version renders it, "it ought…
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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