Luke 22:25
So Jesus said to them,“The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called‘benefactors.’
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- Matt 20:25-28 : 25 But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them. 26 It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave– 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:41-45 : 41 Now when the other ten heard this, they became angry with James and John. 42 Jesus called them and said to them,“You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them. 43 But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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- Matt 20:25-284 verses88%
25 But Jesus called them and said,“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.
26 It must not be this way among you! Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
27 and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave–
28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:42-443 verses85%
42 Jesus called them and said to them,“You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in high positions use their authority over them.
43 But it is not this way among you. Instead whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
44 and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of all.
- Luke 22:26-272 verses81%
26 Not so with you; instead the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the one who serves.
27 For who is greater, the one who is seated at the table, or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is seated at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
- Luke 22:23-242 verses77%
23 So they began to question one another as to which of them it could possibly be who would do this.
24 A dispute also started among them over which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
- Matt 23:10-123 verses75%
10 Nor are you to be called‘teacher,’ for you have one teacher, the Christ.
11 The greatest among you will be your servant.
12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
- Mark 9:34-352 verses70%
34 But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.
35 After he sat down, he called the twelve and said to them,“If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”
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25 He said,“Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first,“What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes– from their sons or from foreigners?”
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29 Thus I grant to you a kingdom, just as my Father granted to me,
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44 I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.
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47 I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.
- Matt 22:20-212 verses69%
20 Jesus said to them,“Whose image is this, and whose inscription?”
21 They replied,“Caesar’s.” He said to them,“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
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9 Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
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1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
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14 or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.
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25 So he said to them,“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
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23 The Authority of Jesus Now after Jesus entered the temple courts, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching and said,“By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”
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7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
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24 “A disciple is not greater than his teacher, nor a slave greater than his master.
25 It is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house‘Beelzebul,’ how much worse will they call the members of his household!
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27 But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!’”
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9 For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I say to this one,‘Go!’ and he goes, and to another‘Come!’ and he comes, and to my slave‘Do this!’ and he does it.”
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2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Summary of Timothy’s DutiesTeach them and exhort them about these things.
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17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.
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8 Won’t the master instead say to him,‘Get my dinner ready, and make yourself ready to serve me while I eat and drink. Then you may eat and drink’?
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22 Is it right for us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar or not?”
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46 Concerning the Greatest Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest.
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28 and said,“By what authority are you doing these things? Or who gave you this authority to do these things?”
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3 And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
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3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation
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14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you too ought to wash one another’s feet.
15 For I have given you an example– you should do just as I have done for you.
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16 So they brought one, and he said to them,“Whose image is this, and whose inscription?” They replied,“Caesar’s.”
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1 Submission to Civil Government Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
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2 and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?”
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39 and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
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12 Therefore he said,“A nobleman went to a distant country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return.
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4 They tie up heavy loads, hard to carry, and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing even to lift a finger to move them.
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1 Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
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7 On Seeking Seats of Honor Then when Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. He said to them,