Mark 10:42 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But Jesus called them to [Him] and said to them, You know that those who are recognized as governing and are supposed to rule the Gentiles (the nations) lord it over them [ruling with absolute power, holding them in subjection], and their great men exercise authority and dominion over them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.

Common English Bible

Jesus called them over and said, “You know that the ones who are considered the rulers by the Gentiles show off their authority over them and their high-ranking officials order them around.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But Jesus, calling them, said to them: "You know that those who seem to be leaders among the Gentiles dominate them, and their leaders exercise authority over them.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But Jesus calling them, saith to them: You know that they who seem to rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them: and their princes have power over them.

Mark 10:42 Cross References

Matthew 20:25

But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.

Mark 10:41

And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John.

Mark 10:43

But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

Luke 22:25

And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors.

1 Peter 5:3

not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock.