Mark 9:35

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Jesus sat down and called the twelve apostles to him. He said, “Whoever wants to be the most important must make others more important than themselves. They must serve everyone else.”

Cross References

Luke 22:26

But you must not be like that. The one with the most authority among you should act as if he is the least important. The one who leads should be like one who serves.

Matthew 23:11

Whoever serves you like a servant is the greatest among you.

James 4:6

But the kindness God shows is greater. As the Scripture says, “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, when this man finished his prayer and went home, he was right with God. But the Pharisee, who felt that he was better than others, was not right with God. People who make themselves important will be made humble. But those who make themselves humble will be made important.”

Jeremiah 45:5

Baruch, you are looking for great things for yourself. Don’t look for them, because I will make terrible things happen to all the people.’ This is what the Lord said. ‘You will have to go many places. But I will let you escape alive wherever you go.’”

Proverbs 13:10

Pride causes arguments, but those who listen to others are wise.

Mark 9:36

Then Jesus took a small child and stood the child in front of the followers. He held the child in his arms and said,