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Greatness Redefined
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus turns the world's concept of greatness on its head. While secular leaders seek power and authority over others, Jesus teaches that true greatness in His kingdom is found in humble service. As scholar A.T. Robertson notes, this is a 'complete reversal of popular opinion then and now.'
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:25–27
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:26
Would become great (ος αν θελη μεγας γενεσθα). Jesus does not condemn the desire to become great. It is a laudable ambition. There…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:24–26
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:26
The indignation of the ten doubtless sprang less from humility than jealousy plus the fear that they might lose out. These verses demonstrate that …
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:26
16th Century
Theologian
It shall not be so among you. There can be no doubt that Christ refers to the foolish imagination by which he saw that the apostles were d…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:26
17th Century
Pastor
But it shall not be so among you
This is not to be extended to Christian nations, as if there were to be no order of…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:20–28
17th Century
Minister
The sons of Zebedee misused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some people cannot receive comforts without turning them to a wrong purpose.…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:17–34
13th Century
Philosopher
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…