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Whoever would be first among you will be your bondservant,
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Upside-Down Leadership
Commentators stress that Jesus introduces a revolutionary model of leadership. Unlike worldly rulers who exercise power and authority over others, greatness in God's kingdom is defined by service. To be 'first' is to willingly take the lowest position as a servant to all.
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Matthew
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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…
19th Century
Anglican
Whosoever will be chief —Better, first, as continuing the thought of Matthew 20:16. The “servant” (better, slave…
Baptist
To rise in Christ’s kingdom, we must descend. He who would be chief, or first, among saints, must be their servant, bondsman, or slave. The lower w…
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The indignation of the ten doubtless sprang less from humility than jealousy plus the fear that they might lose out. These verses demonstrate that …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And whoever will be chief among you Or first, or have the pre-eminence, the first place in the kingdom of the Messia…
The sons of Zebedee misused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some people cannot receive comforts without turning them to a wrong purpose.…
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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…
