Matthew 20:25

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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].

Cross References

Matthew 11:29

Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.

Matthew 20:24

When the other ten apostles heard this, they became very upset with the two brothers.

Mark 10:42

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].

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.