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But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
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Greatness is Redefined as Service
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus establishes a core principle of his kingdom: true greatness is found in service. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon call this a fundamental "law of His kingdom." Unlike the world, which values power and titles, Christ's followers are to achieve honor by humbly serving others, using their gifts for the benefit of the community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that shall humble himself, etc. God will exalt or honour him who is humble, and who seeks a lowly place among men. That is true religio…
19th Century
Anglican
He that is greatest among you —Literally, the greater of you. The words have a two-fold meaning. They either:
Baptist
This is nearly the same lesson that is recorded in chapter 20, verse 27. Our Lord had to repeat many times this law of His kingdom: He that is …
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The substance of v.11 is in 20:26: Matthew often repeats Jesus’ statements on humility. For instances of exalting oneself, see comments on 20:20–28…
16th Century
Protestant
He who is greatest among you. By this conclusion, he shows that he did not, in the manner of the sophists, dispute about words but, on the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he that is greatest among you Either who really is so, having more grace, and greater gifts bestowed upon him, t…
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The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge …
13th Century
Catholic
Here, it was shown how the Pharisees and the Scribes were provoked by Christ’s glory, and also by His wisdom, by which He had crushed them; now, ho…
