Keraia
Luke 22

Luke 22:25

Who Is the Greatest? · Luke 22:24–30
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Translations

Modern
So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
Traditional
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
Literal
And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles rule over them, and those exercising authority over them are called benefactors.
Latin
Dixit autem eis: Reges gentium dominantur eorum: et qui potestatem habent super eos, benefici vocantur.

Original

Greek
English
So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

Notes

Luke 22:25

benefactors: This translates a Greek word that refers to the practice of rulers bestowing gifts and favors on their subjects to gain loyalty and honor. Jesus contrasted this worldly style of leadership (military power, coercion, and bribery) with his own servant leadership in giving himself for others.

Luke 22:7–30

Jesus celebrated the traditional Jewish Passover but transformed it with reference to his own sacrificial death as the Passover lamb. He also prepared his disciples for his coming death and the leadership role they would assume over his church.

Events

Glossary

Beloved Disciple Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Disciple Judas Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Benefactor: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Humility: General Scriptures Concerning The Apostles: Humility Urged Upon