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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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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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:27
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:27
The indignation of the ten doubtless sprang less from humility than jealousy plus the fear that they might lose out. These verses demonstrate that …
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John Gill
On Matthew 20:27
17th Century
Pastor
And whoever will be chief among you
Or first, or have the pre-eminence, the first place in the kingdom of the Messia…
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…