Jesus called them [i.e., probably all twelve apostles] to Him and said, “You are aware that those who are regarded as rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and their important men domineer over them [as well].
Mark 10:43 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) But it is not [to be] this way among you, for whoever would like to become important among you will be your servant. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But this is not to be so among you; instead, whoever desires to be great among you must be your servant, American Standard Version (1901) But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister; Common English Bible But that’s not the way it will be with you. Whoever wants to be great among you will be your servant. Catholic Public Domain Version But it is not to be this way among you. Instead, whoever would become greater shall be your minister; Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But it is not so among you: but whosoever will be greater, shall be your minister. |
Jesus called them [i.e., probably all twelve apostles] to Him and said, “You are aware that those who are regarded as rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and their important men domineer over them [as well].
And whoever would like to be first [in prominence] among you, will be your slave.
So, He sat down and called the twelve apostles and said to them, “If anyone [of you] should [try to] be first [in importance] he will [end up] being last, and become the servant of all [the others].”
For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted [as important].”
I tell you, this man went back home right with God instead of the other man. For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].”
But it will not be that way among you, for the person who is the most important among you should become [like] the youngest [i.e., least important]. And the person who is the leader should become like the servant.
and said to the disciples, “The person who welcomes this little child in my name [i.e., because he belongs to me], welcomes me [also]. And the person who welcomes me [i.e., into his life (?)] welcomes God, who sent me. For that person who is the least [significant] among you men is the one who is the greatest [in importance].”
Jesus answered him; “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If it did, then my servants [i.e., disciples] would fight to keep me from being turned over to the Jews. But now my kingdom does not belong here.” [i.e., Jesus’ kingdom was not based on physical, but spiritual principles].
And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God’s will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
For you brothers were called [by God] to enjoy your freedom; but do not use this freedom as an excuse for living a sinful life; instead, use it to render loving service to each other.