Mark 10:42

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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].

Cross References

Matthew 20:25

Then Jesus called all the apostles to Him and said, “You are aware that rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people and their important men domineer over them [as well].

Mark 10:41

When the ten other apostles heard this, they became very upset with James and John.

Mark 10:43

But it is not [to be] this way among you, for whoever would like to become important among you will be your servant.

Luke 22:25

And Jesus said to them, “The kings of the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and those who domineer over them are called ‘Benefactors’ [Note: This was a title used by Greek kings in Egypt and Syria].

1 Peter 5:3

Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.