Translations
Modern
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Traditional
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Literal
But the greatest among you will be your servant.
Latin
Qui major est vestrum, erit minister vester.
Original
Greek
English
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Notes
The disciples of Jesus should lead by serving others, in distinct contrast to Israel's religious leaders (described in 23:5–7).
Theme notes and profiles
Jewish Leaders The Pharisees Pride and Humility Religious Hypocrisy The Servant-Leader
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of Pride Scribe Son of Man Tradition
Topics
Ambition: Christ Condemns Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Deacon: The Greek Word (Diakonos) Translated |Deacon| Means Servant, and is So Translated In Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Man: Equality of Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Satire of Jesus Against Hypocrites Service to Others Serving Serving Others Teachers: False: Admonition Against