Parallel Verses New International Version Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. King James Bible But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. Darby Bible Translation But Jesus having called them to [him], said, Ye know that the rulers of the nations exercise lordship over them, and the great exercise authority over them. World English Bible But Jesus summoned them, and said, "You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Young's Literal Translation and Jesus having called them near, said, 'Ye have known that the rulers of the nations do exercise lordship over them, and those great do exercise authority over them, Matthew 20:25 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleExercise dominion - and - exercise authority upon them - They tyrannized and exercised arbitrary power over the people. This was certainly true of the governments in our Lord's time, both in the east and in the west. I have endeavored to express, as nearly as possible, the meaning of the two Greek verbs, κατακυριευουσιν, and κατεξουσιαζουσιν; and those who understand the genius of the language will perceive that I have not exhausted their sense, however some may think that no emphasis was intended, and that these compound verbs are used for the simple κυριευειν, and εξουσιαζειν. See Wakefield and Rosenmuller. The government of the Church of Christ is widely different from secular governments. It is founded in humility and brotherly love: it is derived from Christ, the great Head of the Church, and is ever conducted by his maxims and spirit. When political matters are brought into the Church of Christ, both are ruined. The Church has more than once ruined the State; the State has often corrupted the Church: it is certainly for the interests of both to be kept separate. This has already been abundantly exemplified in both cases, and will continue so to be, over the whole world, wherever the Church and State are united in secular matters. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge called. the princes. Mark 10:42 But Jesus called them to him, and said to them... Luke 22:25-27 And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them... exercise dominion. Library February 2. "And Whosoever Will be Great among You, Let Him be Your Minister. And Whosoever Will be Chief among You, Let Him be Your Servant" (Matt. xx. 26, 27). "And whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister. And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant" (Matt. xx. 26, 27). Slave is the literal meaning of the word, doulos. The first word used for service is diakanos, which means a minister to others in any usual way or work: but the word doulos means a bond slave, and the Lord here plainly teaches us that the highest service is that of a bond slave. He Himself made Himself the servant of all, and he who would come … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth What the Historic Christ Taught About his Death Augustine 354-430 -- the Recovery of Sight by the Blind The Historical Books of the New Testament, Meaning Thereby the Four Gospels and the Acts... Cross References Matthew 20:24 When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. Mark 10:42 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Luke 22:25 Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Jump to Previous Authority Dominion Exercise Gentiles Great High Jesus Lords Nations Officials Ones Princes Rulers Summoned TogetherJump to Next Authority Dominion Exercise Gentiles Great High Jesus Lords Nations Officials Ones Princes Rulers Summoned TogetherLinks Matthew 20:25 NIVMatthew 20:25 NLT Matthew 20:25 ESV Matthew 20:25 NASB Matthew 20:25 KJV Matthew 20:25 Bible Apps Matthew 20:25 Biblia Paralela Matthew 20:25 Chinese Bible Matthew 20:25 French Bible Matthew 20:25 German Bible Matthew 20:25 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |