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But Jesus called them to him, and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
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Kingdom vs. Worldly Power
Jesus draws a sharp contrast between two systems of greatness. Commentators explain that the world's model, seen in the "Gentiles," is based on exercising authority, force, and dominion over others. In stark contrast, Jesus establishes a revolutionary model for His followers where true greatness is found not in being served, but in becoming a servant to all.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But Jesus called them to him. That is, he called all the apostles to him and stated the principles on which they were to act.
He sai…
Called them unto him (προσκαλεσαμενος αυτους). Indirect middle again, calling to him.
19th Century
Anglican
Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles — No words of reproof could more strongly point to the contrast between the true and the …
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Baptist
Naturally, the other ten apostles did not welcome the attempt of the sons of Zebedee to gain an advantage over them. We never hear that they resent…
The indignation of the ten doubtless sprang less from humility than jealousy plus the fear that they might lose out. These verses demonstrate that …
16th Century
Protestant
You know that the princes of the Gentiles rule over them. It is first said that Christ called them to him, so that he might repro…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Jesus called them unto him All his twelve disciples, perceiving that the same ambitious views prevailed in them …
The sons of Zebedee misused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some people cannot receive comforts without turning them to a wrong purpose.…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…
