Mark 9:35

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After Jesus sat down and told the twelve disciples to gather around him, he said, “If you want the place of honour, you must become a slave and serve others!”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Too much pride causes trouble. Be sensible and take advice.

Jeremiah 45:5

I am bringing disaster everywhere, so don't even think about making any big plans for yourself. However, I promise that wherever you go, I will at least protect you from death. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Matthew 23:11

Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others.

Mark 9:36

Then Jesus made a child stand near him. He put his arm around the child and said,

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, “When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.”

Luke 22:26

But don't be like them. The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a servant.

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.”